Which term means practical examples used to illustrate criminological theories?

• A. Real life scenarios
• B. Criminal behaviour
• C. Deviance
• D. Social construction

Answer: (A)

Real-life scenarios provide practical, real-world illustrations of criminological theories, letting students see how abstract ideas play out in actual situations. They bridge theory and practice by presenting a realistic context, decisions, and outcomes that can be analyzed through different theoretical lenses. For instance, a scenario can show why a person might commit a crime according to strain theory or how peer influence affects behavior per social learning theory. This makes the theory tangible and testable in discussion and analysis. The other terms refer to the actions of individuals (criminal behaviour), violations of norms (deviance), or how society creates and understands meanings (social construction), which are important ideas but not labels for practical illustrations.