Criminological theories Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This is a summary of all the notes you will need for AC2, for the Unit 2 exam. These are my notes that I used and I got 98% in my Unit 2 exam.

Questions and answers for the written exam during year 1 of WJEC level 3 Applied Diploma in criminology (the same for certificate in criminology). Unit 2:criminological theories including LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 from AC1.1 to AC3.2.

Flashcards that were created and used by two A* students who both received 100% in the final Unit 2 exam. Detailed description, research AND evaluation of EACH sociological theory, along with associated images and prompts. These notes are in a FLASHCARD format designed for students who want to achieve TOP grades by testing themselves or getting others to test them. Enjoy :)

Flashcards that were created and used by two A* students who both received 100% in the final Unit 2 exam. Detailed description, research AND evaluation of EACH biological theory, along with associated images and prompts. These notes are in a FLASHCARD format designed for students who want to achieve TOP grades by testing themselves or getting others to test them. Enjoy :)

In this document you will find a summary and overview of all the mentioned theories for the exam of Advanced Criminology. They are all explained and clarified, including revelant graphs and pictures from the lectures. A lot of examples are given to make learning easier. Good luck with your exam!

Extensive notes that were created and used by two A* students who both received 100% in the final Unit 2 exam. Detailed description, research AND evaluation of EACH sociological theory. Notes are in an easy, organised format, can be used as revision. Enjoy :)

This document covers all topics which are discussed throughout the criminology course from weeks 1-12. It contains lecture and reading notes as well as an overview with all important theories summarised at the end of the document. if you want to buy them without the stuvia commission, contact me at The document contains the following topics: 1. Social Construction 2. Punishment 3. Mass Surveillance 4. Criminological Theory 5. Rural Criminology 6. Criminological Theory (III) ...

Criminology - Unit 2: Criminological Theories with questions & answers latest 2024 update Norms - ANSWER>>The normal way of behaving in society. All laws are norms (such as not killing someone) but not all norms are laws (such as coming to college with your homework). Someone who breaks a norm is considered deviant. Deviance - ANSWER>>Deviance is any behaviour that differs from normal. In other words, it is behaviour that is unusual, uncommon or out of the ordinary in some way. It ...

Criminological Theories exam with questions & answers latest 2024 update already graded A+ AC1.1.01 Deviant Behaviour and Sanctions - ANSWER>>Values are general principles or guidelines for how we should live our lives. They tell us what is right and wrong or good and bad such as respect. Norms are specific rules or socially accepted standards that govern people's behaviour in specific situations (what is normal) for example not interrupting, these are based on societies values. The ter...

Samenvatting van de hoorcolleges en literatuur van het vak Advanced Criminology. Literatuur: - Lanier, M., Stuart, H. & Anastasia, J.M. (2015) Essential Criminology (4th edition). Colorado: Westview Press. Chapter 1 - Lanier, M., Stuart, H. & Anastasia, J.M. (2015) Essential Criminology (4th edition). Colorado: Westview Press. Chapter 3: classical, neoclassical, and rational-choice theories - Lanier, M., Stuart, H. & Anastasia, J.M. (2015) Essential Criminology (4e editie). Colorado: West...

Criminological Theories exam latest update already graded A+ Social Learning Theory Akers 1985 Structural-Macro Reinforcement=increases behaviors Positive Reinforcement=Reward Negative Reinforcement=Removal of punishment - ANSWER>>This attempted to elaborate differential association theory. (filling in gaps) In general, social learning theory proposes that both criminal and conforming behavior are acquired, maintained, or changed by the same process of interaction with others. The...