POFP 201 Lecture Notes - Social Learning Theory, Labeling Theory
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2 Apr 2013
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Criminology week 10 notes, 22 march
Factors, which lead to criminality
- Childs home and surroundings, the way they were brought up, often affect
future lifestyle and behavior
- Abused children have greater chances of being abusers
Other factors
- Education, parents, friends, living conditions, surroundings
- Lack of academic achievement can turn people into criminality
*Religion can also affect behavior, and thus criminality
Social Learning Theory –Being born good and learning bad behaviors
Control Theory – Being born bad and learning to do good
Labeling Theory – Seeing yourself as others see you