teorija

teorija

A series of interrelated propositions that attempt to describe, explain, predict, and ultimately to control some class of events. A theory gains explanatory power from inherent logical consistency, and is "tested" by how well it describes and predicts reality.

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A brand of rational choice theory which suggests that life-styles contribute significantly to both the volume and type of crime found in any society.

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Sociology; Criminology

A scientific principle which holds that the same observations made at one time can be had again at a later time if all other conditions are the same.

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Sociology; Criminology

A psychological principle which holds that the frequency of any behavior can be increased or decreased through reward, punishment, and/or association with other stimuli.

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Sociology; Criminology

A psychological perspective that says people learn how to behave by modeling themselves after others whom they have the opportunity to observe.

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