Discussion Post: Sociological Theory of Crime
Sutherland, a world-renowned criminologist, believed that all criminal behavior is learned and that the learning is influenced by the association of persons who commit crimes (Bartol & Bartol, 2011). Other social theorists provide additional theories and clarify that the strength of the deviant behavior is based on the amount, frequency, and probability of the reinforcement of the behavior (Bartol & Bartol, 2011, p. 95). Nonetheless, as a helping professional, you will need to formulate your own personal beliefs about the sociological theory of crime.
For this Discussion, search the Internet and the Walden Library for a peer-reviewed journal article that closely relates to your beliefs and one that refutes your position about the sociological theory of crime.
Task
Post a brief synopsis of the articles you found in your research and explain how these articles support and refute your personal beliefs about the sociological theory of crime. Use APA format and guidelines within your post to support your explanation.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.