According to Durkheim,why Is It Necessary for Crime to Exist

question 6

Multiple Choice

According to Durkheim,why is it necessary for crime to exist in every society?

• A)Crime is needed to define the boundaries of acceptable behaviour.
• B)There are always some evil persons in every society.
• C)Rules are made to be broken.
• D)The criminal justice industrial complex relies on criminals for its livelihood.

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Definitions:

Abnormal Behaviour

Actions, thoughts, or feelings that are outside of societal norms and may indicate a psychological disorder or mental health issue.

Behavioural Approaches

A range of psychological methods focused on changing observable and measurable behaviors, primarily through conditioning and reinforcement.

Watson

John B. Watson, an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior over the study of the mind.

Allen Memorial Hospital

A medical facility known for its contributions to psychiatric research and treatment, historically associated with McGill University.