theroies

Question 1

what are the theories

Answer 1

Social Control Theory
Labelling Theory
Routine activities
Rational Choice
Classicism
Positivism

Question 2

social control theory?

Answer 2

conform to societal norms out of strong social bonds. Weak bonds = more crime

4 Factors
Beleif: people beleive in validity of laws and norms and strongly accept them.
Attachment: strong attachment to role models form sense of responsibility
Committment: ppl committed to goals which are put in jeopardy if they do crimes
Involvement: ppl involved in prosocial structured activities leaving no time for crime

Question 3

Routine activities theory

Answer 3

peoples routine activities put them in certain places at certain times leaving suitable targets without suitable guardians which motivated offenders take advantage of

suitable target
lack of suitable guardian
motivated offender

Question 4

Rational choice

Answer 4

ppl weigh up cost and benefit, when benefit outweighs cost crime occurs

Question 5

labelling theory

Answer 5

society label person criminal so person conforms to that label

Question 6

classicism

Answer 6

• people do crime bc free will
• cost-benefit analysis done
• lack of effective deterrents
• full moral responsibility
• rational choice theory
• ignores causes and context

Question 7

positivism

Answer 7

• people do crime bc of mant reasons, some out of their control such as biology, psychology and social conditions
• limited moral responsibility
• lack of considering rational choice