Criminological Theories notes
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This Criminological Theories notes page gathers user-made notes on rational choice, social learning and explanations of crime. University students and professional candidates can use them to review theories, while school students and teachers can explore the same topics. There are over 10 notes here, spanning school and university level. Choose a note to start exploring.
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- Classical and positivist criminology23
- Biological theories of crime96
- Biosocial theories of crime32
- Psychological theories of crime17
- Developmental theories of crime6
- Chicago School and social ecology12
- Anomie and strain theories12
- Differential association and social learning29
- Social control theories20
- Labelling theory7
- Marxist, conflict and critical criminology42
- Feminist criminology5
- Realism, rational choice and routine activity47
- Theories of intimate partner violence10
- Black Lives Matter and criminology16
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Rational choice theory (25) Prep Rational Choice Theory (25) Introduction: This theory focuses on the rationality in human actions, and emphasizes the human decision-making process. This theory also focuses on the...
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Forensic Psychology Section One: Turning to CrimeUpbringingFarrington et al - Disruptive FamiliesSutherland - Learning From OthersWikstrom and Tajfel - Disadvantaged Neighnourhoods CognitiveYochelson and Samenow - Criminal Thinking Patte...
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Module 2 Definitions: Anomie: arises when norms of society are unclear or are no longer applicable. Attachment: an element of bond. Sociological counterpart of the superego or conscience, a measure of the connectedness between...
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Activities Cesare Beccaria - 21/09/2021 Using reliable academic sources: Make notes about the 2 perspectives (Classical School and Beccaria’s Theory) Identify at least one impact the two perspectives have had on criminology Iden...
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PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES - created from Mind Map the first psychological theory to address questions of criminality was Freud's psychodynamic theory which contends that human behavior is motivated by inner forces, memories, and conflicts. Freud suggests that himans ...
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Basic Instincts - created from Mind Map Lombroso's Theory Social Perspective aggression
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Bandura Social bonding (15) Prep Discuss Bandura's social learning theory (15) Bandura's social learning theory is part of the Behavioral perspective from the Psychological Positivism. This branch of behaviour theory is...
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Week 10- Chapter 14 Early social disorganization theories challenged the view that the sources of crime lay within the individual proposed that the structure and culture of the American city was responsible for deviant behaviour contende...
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Untitled Concerns about Policy Implications Ethical and moral questions about the theory of personality have been presented leading to unequal and harsh policies (Rafter, 2006). The common concerns posed against highly determi...
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Classical School Short summary CLASSICAL SCHOOL Rational, Free will, Weigh up pros and cons. Consistent cjs will eliminate crime. Assumptions CS = HCCI Human nature - SRWA Conception of society ...
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Positivist school assumptions POSITIVIST SCHOOL Deterministic approach, offenders do not have control and are forced into committing criminal acts. Offenders should be treated rather than punished. Assumptions PS =...
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biological theories - created from Mind Map Genetics and Heritability Genetic characteristics and variations in human chromosomes are thought to play a role in aggression and crime causation. Although contemporary criminologists do not believe that there is one...
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Untitled Do you believe that criminal behaviour is caused by biological factors,social learning theory or a mixture of the two? Personally, I believe criminal behaviour is caused by a mixture ...
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Causes of Crime Social To get a reputation A result of peer pressure To prove themselves to someone To show off To fit in with a gang To copy their friends Environmental There is low employment in their area Their area is deprived Th...
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female offender - created from Mind Map Theories Sexist Theory Chivalry Thesis
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Trait Theories - created from Mind Map Traits are enduring personal characteristics that develop from early childhood in the interaction with the following factors: Traits are enduring personal characteristics that develop from early childhood in the inter...
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Untitled Genetics Genetics as an explanation of criminal behaviour is problematic because there is no “criminal gene” identified. Twin, family, and adoption studies do indicate there may be genetic foundations to criminal beha...
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diffrential association Causes of criminal behavior: crime behavior is learned. criminal behavior occurs when people interact and communicate. crime is learned within intimate personal groups. motives, drives, rationalizations, and attitudes...
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Biosocial Theory - created from Mind Map Genetics and Heredity Brain Dysfunction Body Chemistry Theories
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Durkheim's Functionalist and Merton's Strain Theory of Crime
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Evaluating Theories of Crime The higher the blocks, the more effective the explanation.
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These notes offer different ways into the unit. Forensic Psychology includes upbringing, learning from others and disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Module 2 gives definitions, including anomie and attachment. A note on rational choice considers decision-making, while another discusses Bandura's social learning theory.
For a starting point, try Causes of Crime. It lists social and environmental factors, giving you a set of ideas to consider before moving on to a particular theory. You could then read Positivist school assumptions to explore a different explanation.
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