Theories of Crime Which Focus on Preventing Crime in the Future

question 59

Multiple Choice

Theories of crime which focus on preventing crime in the future are termed ______.

• A)utilitarian
• B)contingent
• C)retributivist
• D)overt

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Definitions:

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus to begin pregnancy.

Uterus

A female reproductive organ in which a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus.

Organogenesis

Organ formation that takes place during the first two months of prenatal development.

Organ Formation

The process during embryonic development in which cells differentiate and form the distinct organs and structures of the body, a phase also known as organogenesis.