Assignment:
Theory: Social Learning theory
Explain why this theory does the BEST job of explaining crime (this could be from either the issue of criminal behavior itself, or how crime is handled by the criminal justice system). You must support your answer by answering all of the following:
A. Describe the theory you have chosen, in detail
B. Discuss the theory's merits, and faults, according to the criteria by which we evaluate theory
C. Discuss why your theory is superior to another theory that we have covered in this class - provide necessary detail to make your point(s) effectively
D. What effective POLICY would result from the use of your chosen theory?
Readings:
Theories of Crime.4CR 4550
By Dr. Lee Blackstone