Assignment:
Juvenile Delinquency
Nature versus Nurture Reflection
Poverty is a risk factor identified in many of the social theories discussed. Discuss the environment, and social learning theory, as they relate to crime causation.
Create a 350-700 word essay reflection discussing the following:
What is your opinion of the nature versus nurture theory? Be sure to provide a definition of each theory and to use at least one credible source in support of your position.
Read:
Passell, P. (November 9, 1994). ‘Bell Curve' Critics Say Early I.Q. Isn't Destiny. The New York Times, A25.