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Review key concepts for your midterm with this 2026 updated Introduction to Criminology study guide covering crime theory, deviance, criminal behavior, sociological and psychological explanations of crime, labeling theory, strain theory, social control theory, conflict theory, types of crime, victimology, and foundational criminological concepts. This guide helps students understand why individuals engage in criminal behavior and how society defines and responds to deviance. Ideal for criminology students, sociology learners, and exam preparation. This comprehensive review strengthens understanding of core criminological theories, behavioral analysis, and crime classification for midterm success.

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Introduction to Criminology Midterm
Introduction
_ Crime
to Criminology
Theory, Deviance
Midterm
Introduction
&_ Criminal
Crime
to Criminology
Theory,
Behavior
Deviance
Midterm
Study Guide.pdf
&_ Criminal
Crime Theory,
Behavior
Deviance
Study Guide.pdf
& Criminal Behavior Study Guide.pdf




Introduction to
Criminology
Midterm | Crime
Theory, Deviance &
Criminal Behavior
Study Guide




Introduction to Criminology Midterm
Introduction
_ Crime
to Criminology
Theory, Deviance
Midterm
Introduction
&_ Criminal
Crime
to Criminology
Theory,
Behavior
Deviance
Midterm
Study Guide.pdf
&_ Criminal
Crime Theory,
Behavior
Deviance
Study Guide.pdf
& Criminal Behavior Study Guide.pdf

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Studies of behavioral genetics regarding criminality or antisocial behaviors
consistently show that heritability/genetic factors explain about ______ of the variance
in antisocial behavior.


Choose an answer



1 90% 2 25%



3 10% 4 50%



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Mala in se Acts that are crimes because they are inherently evil or immoral to society;


Mala prohibita offenses prohibited by law but not wrong in themselves


What the purpose of the criminal justice system? To control crime, prevent crime, and maintain justice.


Who coined the term "Criminology"? Cesare Lambroso


Parens Patriae When the state acts as a "stand-in" parent for an adolescent. They act in the best
interest of the child.

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What are the factors of the Criminal Justice System? Law enforcement, prosecution, defense attorneys, courts and corrections.


What is the court of last resort? The Supreme Court.


What is Probation? An arrangment between sentencing authorities and the offender.


When was Juvenile Justice created? In 1899, Cook County, Illinois.


What is In Re Gault? The court case that ruled juveniles are entitled to due process.


What is In Re Winship? The court case that ruled proof beyond reasonable doubt is needed in cases
involving juveniles.


What is Kent v. United States? The court ruled that juveniles who are facing a waiver to adult court are entitled to
due provess rights.


What is a Juvenile Waiver? When a juvenile court judge transfers a juvenile case to criminal court.


What ie Concurrent Jurisdiction? When a case is shared by both criminal and juvenile courts.


What is Statutory Exclusion? A state statute excludes certain juvenile offenders from juvenile court jurisdiction.


What is Victim Impact Statement? Reports of a victim to the court about how an offender affected their life.


What is Dark Figure Crime? Crimes that goes unreported.


What is the UCR? Uniform Crime Reports. This generates a consistent set of crime statistics.

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