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  2. Developmental theory of crime - Wikipedia

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    This theory is used with respect to antisocial behavior instead of crime due to the differing definitions of 'crime' among cultures. Due to similar characteristics and trajectories, this theory can be applied to both females and males. [4]

  3. Student development theories - Wikipedia

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    The earliest manifestation of student development theory—or tradition—in Europe was in loco parentis. [7] Loosely translated, this concept refers to the manner in which children's schools acted on behalf of and in partnership with parents for the moral and ethical development and improvement of students' character development.

  4. William G. Perry (psychologist) - Wikipedia

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    William Graves Perry Jr. was born in Paris and graduated from Harvard University. [3] He was the son of architect William G. Perry and Eleanor Gray (Bodine) Perry. [4]He was a professor of education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and founder and longtime director of the Bureau of Study Counsel.

  5. Positivist school (criminology) - Wikipedia

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    In general terms, positivism rejected the Classical Theory's reliance on free will and sought to identify positive causes that determined the propensity for criminal behaviour. The Classical School of Criminology believed that the punishment against a crime, should in fact fit the crime and not be immoderate.

  6. Self-control theory of crime - Wikipedia

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    Contrary to the general theory of crime that presents low self-control as a characteristic of an individual that influences one's behavior, the criminal spin theory [9] presents the reduction of self-control as a phenomenological process. This process can be acute, a one-time only that is not typical to the individual, or it can develop into a ...

  7. Criminology - Wikipedia

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    Routine activity theory, developed by Marcus Felson and Lawrence Cohen, draws upon control theories and explains crime in terms of crime opportunities that occur in everyday life. [62] A crime opportunity requires that elements converge in time and place including a motivated offender, suitable target or victim, and lack of a capable guardian. [63]

  8. Column: Everyone has a theory of why crime is rising. This ...

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    Studies link income inequality and crime. Just look to L.A., where thousands are homeless, and people get robbed of watches worth enough to buy a home. Column: Everyone has a theory of why crime ...

  9. Developmentally appropriate practice - Wikipedia

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    Allow children to explore classroom environment; Foster joy for literature in children; Middle childhood [10] Encourage families and caregivers to be actively involved in activities; Make sure students acquire basic academic skills, such as letter identification and sound correspondence; Allow students to form positive relationships with peers ...