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Assignment 2
Discussion Board #3: Criminal Mind (400 words)
After reading your chapter, you have the basics of criminal theories. Watch the video below and from a criminal psychologist's perspective using a criminal theory or theories from Chapter Five to explain Mr. Murdaugh's intentions, and motives for his behavior.
The Murdaugh Murders (41:33)Links to an external site.
https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/murdaugh-murders-a-twisted-tale-of-power-and-money-the
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Criminological Theory Map
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Classification of Theory |
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Ex) Differential Association Theory |
Edwin Sutherland (1947) |
His theory attempts to explain how age, sex, income, and social locations are related to the acquisition of criminal behaviors. He ascertains that criminal behavior is learned based on whom the person associates with. |
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Instructions: Using what you learned from Chapter 5 of the text, choose four (4) theories that you found interesting. For each theory, using the table below, identify the theory’s name, founder, theme, and classification (Classical, Social Learning, Strained, Controlled). Refer to the example provided for you in the table below.
CriminologicalTheoryMap.docx
Assignment 1
Criminological Theory Map
Instructions: Using what you learned from Chapter 5 of the text, choose four (4) theories that you found interesting. For each theory, using the table in the document below, identify the theory’s name, founder, theme, and classification (Classical, Social Learning, Strained, Controlled). Upload your final map once complete.
Refer to the example provided for you in the table below. You may use this document to complete your map.
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Rubric attached map
Here’s a clear example of how you can complete your table with four criminology theories from Chapter 5:
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Theory Name |
Founder(s) |
Theme |
Classification |
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Social Learning Theory |
Albert Bandura |
People learn criminal behavior through observing and imitating others, especially when those behaviors are rewarded. |
Social Learning |
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Strain Theory |
Robert Merton |
Crime occurs when individuals experience pressure or strain from not being able to achieve socially accepted goals (like wealth or success). |
Strained |
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Social Control Theory |
Travis Hirschi |
People commit crimes when their bonds to society (family, school, community) are weak or broken. |
Controlled |
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Differential Association Theory |
Edwin Sutherland |
Criminal behavior is learned through interactions with others who already engage in crime. |
Social Learning |
If you want, I can adjust these to match your specific textbook wording or help you pick different theories your instructor might expect.
