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What does Choice Theory suggest about why individuals commit crimes?
What does Choice Theory suggest about why individuals commit crimes?
- Crime is a result of community neglect and lack of resources.
- Individuals are influenced solely by societal norms.
- Individuals weigh the benefits against the punishments before committing a crime. (correct)
- Criminal behavior is determined by genetic factors.
Which theory suggests that laws arise from societal conflicts among different social classes?
Which theory suggests that laws arise from societal conflicts among different social classes?
- Labeling Theory
- Conflict Theory (correct)
- Life Course Theory
- Critical Theory
What central idea does Labeling Theory propose?
What central idea does Labeling Theory propose?
- Laws are determined by a small elite group.
- Crime is purely a result of economic hardship.
- People behave criminally because of inherent traits.
- Individuals become who they are labeled as by society. (correct)
According to the Life Course Theory, what can lead a person to commit a crime?
According to the Life Course Theory, what can lead a person to commit a crime?
How does Classical Theory differ from Choice Theory in understanding criminal behavior?
How does Classical Theory differ from Choice Theory in understanding criminal behavior?
What does Critical Theory imply about the formulation of laws?
What does Critical Theory imply about the formulation of laws?
Which factor is NOT associated with the causes of crime according to the content?
Which factor is NOT associated with the causes of crime according to the content?
How might understanding criminology theories assist psychologists?
How might understanding criminology theories assist psychologists?
Which theory argues that community responsibility is essential in preventing crime?
Which theory argues that community responsibility is essential in preventing crime?
What is a common trait ascribed to individuals according to latent trait theories?
What is a common trait ascribed to individuals according to latent trait theories?
What does Positivist Theory suggest about individuals who commit crimes?
What does Positivist Theory suggest about individuals who commit crimes?
According to Rational Choice Theory, what influences an individual's decision to commit a crime?
According to Rational Choice Theory, what influences an individual's decision to commit a crime?
What does Routine Activity Theory assert about crime?
What does Routine Activity Theory assert about crime?
Social Control Theory highlights the role of which factor in preventing crime?
Social Control Theory highlights the role of which factor in preventing crime?
What does Social Disorganization Theory suggest as a cause for crime?
What does Social Disorganization Theory suggest as a cause for crime?
How does Social Learning Theory explain criminal behavior?
How does Social Learning Theory explain criminal behavior?
According to Strain Theory, when do individuals turn to crime?
According to Strain Theory, when do individuals turn to crime?
What do proponents of Trait Theory believe influences criminal behavior?
What do proponents of Trait Theory believe influences criminal behavior?
What is a common misconception regarding the causes of crime according to Positivist Theory?
What is a common misconception regarding the causes of crime according to Positivist Theory?
Which theory emphasizes societal responsibility in preventing crime?
Which theory emphasizes societal responsibility in preventing crime?
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Study Notes
Criminology Overview
- Criminology explores reasons behind criminal behavior and decision-making processes of individuals.
- Understanding the causes of crime can help develop methods for crime control and rehabilitation.
Theories of Criminology
- Choice Theory: Suggests individuals weigh pros and cons before deciding to commit a crime.
- Classical Theory: Emphasizes that crime occurs when individuals determine that the benefits outweigh the risks.
- Conflict Theory: Asserts that crime is the result of societal conflicts among social classes, with laws emerging from these conflicts.
- Critical Theory: Proposes that a societal elite determines laws, while those labeled as criminals often disagree with the enforced laws.
- Labeling Theory: Indicates that people will conform to labels placed on them; negative labels can lead to criminal behavior.
- Life Course Theory: Suggests that life events shape an individual’s path, where stress from transitory events may lead to crime.
- Positivist Theory: Rejects rational choice, suggesting some individuals possess abnormal traits leading to criminal behavior.
- Rational Choice Theory: Focuses on the cognitive process behind committing crimes, evaluating risks versus rewards.
- Routine Activity Theory: Proposes that crime occurs when there are suitable targets and adequate opportunity, making prevention essential.
- Social Control Theory: Emphasizes that society should create stability and clarity in rules to prevent criminal behavior.
- Social Disorganization Theory: Attributes crime to breakdowns in social structures in impoverished, densely populated communities.
- Social Learning Theory: Asserts that individuals learn behaviors from their environment, including criminal actions.
- Strain Theory: Suggests individuals may turn to crime when unable to achieve societal goals, such as wealth or power.
- Trait Theory: Proposes that certain innate traits influence an individual's likelihood to commit crimes under pressure or in challenging situations.
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