Assignment:
Complete these short essay questions:
1. Describe the relationship between moral development and delinquency.
2. Describe the impact or personality disorders on delinquency.
3. Describe one social structure theory, one learning theory, and one social control theories.
Submission Requirements:
· Make sure your name appears in the title.
· Make sure to use grammatically correct English, support your statements, and provide APA citations for references.
· Use a word processing software program to complete the assignment.
· Save it on your computer or memory device as an .rtf document (rich text format).
· Name it [Your last name] A1. (example: SmithA1.rtf) When you are ready to submit it, select the title link.
· Navigate to your document.
· Select SUBMIT when you have found it.
Select and post your response to ONE situation from any chapter that interests you the most.
Part 1
1. Locate a recent juvenile case using the Internet. Analyze the delinquent act(s), the juvenile delinquent(s), and any other social or biological factors that are available.
o Post a two paragraph discussion summarizing the article AND explaining which theories apply to the delinquency.
o Which theories appear to have the best real life adaptation, in this case and in other juvenile cases?
2. Read the postings of your classmates. Respond to at least 2 of your classmates' postings. Do you agree? Disagree? Why?
Part 2
1. Study Reckless's containment theory in your textbook. Apply it to three common delinquent acts; shoplifting, drug use, and fighting.
o How can Reckless's four motivating and restraining forces for delinquency apply in each case?
o Post a paragraph for each of the three delinquent acts, giving realistic examples of juveniles experiencing these forces.
2. Read the postings of your classmates. Respond to at least 2 of your classmates' postings. Do you agree? Disagree? Why?