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CJ102: Criminology

Unit 2 Worksheet

Student Name: _______________________________________________________

Answer the following questions:

1. Identify the differences between the classical perspective, the biological/psychological perspective, and the process perspective of criminology. Describe the biological and psychological factors that contribute to crime and deviance within our society today.

2. Name and describe the four key variables in Hirschi’s Social Bonding Theory.

3. Name the five techniques of neutralization and describe how each works.

4. How does the difference between MZ and DZ twins relate to criminal behavior?

5. Define Beccaria’s position on crime and criminality.