Hagan's Continuum of Crime and Deviance Contends That the Amount

question 44

True/False

Hagan's continuum of crime and deviance contends that the amount of harm caused by a particular act must be taken into consideration when determining whether that act should be deemed criminal.

---

Definitions:

Antihistamines

Medications used to relieve or prevent the symptoms of allergic reactions by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.

Allergies

A hypersensitive immune response to typically harmless substances in the environment, such as pollen, food, or dust, leading to symptoms like itching, swelling, and difficulties breathing.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobes of the brain associated with decision making, social behavior, and personality.

Substantia Nigra

A region of the brain involved in movement control and reward; it plays a significant role in diseases such as Parkinson's.