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Why is crime described as a social construct?

A

Police decisions make an act criminal; the act is criminal whenever officers disapprove of it.

B

People’s personal opinions make an act criminal; the act is naturally criminal in itself.

C

Society's laws make an act criminal; the act is not naturally criminal in itself.

D

Biological instincts make an act criminal; the act is criminal in every society.

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1.1.2 Crime as a social construct Flashcards

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29 flashcards on OCR GCSE Psychology 1.1.2 Crime as a social construct: the key terms, definitions and case studies you need to recall for Component 01 and Component 02.

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