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set of laws theories |
formalised theory that has a close connection between theoretical statements and research findings require high level of agreement across scientific community arise from ongoing and consistent research findings |
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axiomatic theories |
descriptions of how phenomena interrelate (differential association is axiomatic) |
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causal process theories |
descriptions of phenomena and situations relationships between concepts specific descriptions of the causal mechanisms between phenomena (general strain theory |
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general theories |
provide explanations for most types of crime committed by most people most of the time dominant explanation for why criminal behaviour occurs |
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typological theories |
identification of diverse precursors and pathways to criminal behaviour reject the view that one size fits all |
