Theories in Criminology Do All of the Following Except

question 26

Multiple Choice

Theories in criminology do all of the following except:

• A) help us understand how characteristics of individuals (e.g., personality factors, biological factors) are related to criminal behavior
• B) offer insight into social structures and social processes that may account for differences in crime rates across groups
• C) offer religious and philosophical perspectives on how we ought to view crime and criminals
• D) provide bases for predictions about future trends and patterns of crime
• E) provide guidance to policymakers who may wish to implement programs of crime prevention and control

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