CH. 8: Early theories of criminology

Question 1

1. Early theory
2. Classical theory
3. Statistical theory
4. Positivistic theory

Answer 1

4 eras of Criminology

1. crazy
2. logical, doing today, doesnt really work
3. logical, not doing today
4. crazy

Question 2

What points did Beccaria come up with?

Answer 2

1. Crime is rational
2. People are rational beings
3. People calculate the consequences of their actions
4. Deterrence is the way to go
5. If punishments are severe criminals would see that they will not profit from crime
6. Law would be effective because people could read it and understand it
7. Judges powers should be restricted
8. Punishment should fit the crime not the person

Should we do all these things today though?

We do. bUT WE SHOULDN’T.

Not all crimes are rational. Some people are ill in many different ways
All though this is a logical approach, not entirely accurate. Just because you are logical does not mean you are correct.

Question 3

What era are we doing today?

Answer 3

classical era

Question 4

used statistics to ecplore social issues
pursued a structureal explanation of crime

associated with positivism

• thought to be avered through result of natural causes to be discovered through scientific methods.
• this behaviour could be altered

rejected idea that people were rational beings

Answer 4

Statistical school theory

Question 5

What does less than 1% of the correctional service budget go towards in Canada?

Answer 5

rehabilitation and reintegration into society