Exam 3: Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Rational choice theory can be criticized for

Neoclassical criminology places an emphasis on

In a small primitive society,_________ govern behavior.

Bentham's approach to crime and punishment has been described as utilitarianism because of its emphasis on the worth any action holds for an individual undertaking it.

Thomas Paine first developed the idea of the social contract during the Enlightenment Era.

Deterrence is a hallmark of the

________ is part of the heritage of the Classic School and states that pleasure and pain,or reward and punishment,are major determinants of choice.

Positivism developed from the Classic School.

What were some of the early forms of law? How did these develop into the Enlightenment period?

Policies that monitor guardianship are an example of neoclassical criminology.

Some illegal activity is the result of rational choices made by individuals seeking illicit rewards.

What is considered the major source of modern criminal law in English-speaking countries?

A person held at gunpoint forced to shoot another person is in a situation that can be described as

__________ was a major theorist during the Enlightenment Era who developed the idea of natural rights.