Criminological theories Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Evaluation of each theory of crime

A table in which all the theories are presented to help understand which theories apply to each AC.

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!

An example of white-collar crime includes: Money laundering activities The organisation WHISPER works for the decriminalisation of prostitution and can be categorised as: Radicalist Feminists From a criminological perspective, Siegel (2004) defines a public order crime as a: Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently The theoretical explanation of conservation crime employs a combination of existing theorie...

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 :)

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...

CAC1.1.01 Deviant Behaviour and Sanctions 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 term 'moral code' is often used to describe a set of basic rules, values and principles held by an ...

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) ...