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Criminological Theory
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Criminology
Undergraduate 1
11/05/2012

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Differential Association
Definition
how much time is given to peer interaction
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life style theory
Definition
Criminal, highrisk, college
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routine activities theory
Definition
doing the same things everyday, Needs three things: lack of capable guardian, motivated offender, susceptible target
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Victim-precipitation theory
Definition
what you do to bring unto yourself
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Rational Choice
Definition
offenders are rational and make a choice
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deterrence
Definition
the punishment for the crime
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deviant place theory
Definition
your chance of being a victim increase when living in a high crime area
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Anomie/Institutional Anomie
Definition
imbalance of opportunities
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Critical
Definition
power and who has it/who doesnt
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peacemaking
Definition
finding a way to resolve things peacefully
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social disoraganization
Definition
located in a socially disorganized area
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