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Module 2 Discussion_ the nature of crime

Module 2 Discussion_ the nature of crime

Q A. According to Akers and Lilly et al., what is a theory? What makes up a good theory?

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Theory is all about the real and true things. This means theory is about the true situation, exact feelings, the correct experience and the human behavior. Akers defines, “Theory, if defined properly, is about real situation, feelings, experience, and human behavior”. The best theory is one which helps us to make proper sense of the facts in front of us. Theories are like windows which provide probable explanations of human behavior. If we go by the definition of Lilly we can say that a good theory is flexible in nature as it tries to accommodate with the ever changing views and perception. A theory is basically