SOC 1500 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Deterrence Theory, Operant Conditioning, Eugenics
20 Apr 2016
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Theory explanation of a phenomenon, in this case crime. Concepts building blocks that are used to explain theory. Variables (sociology) predictor or explanatory variables (independent) and response or outcome (dependent) Individual (inherent) focuses on the individual and what is inherent of the individual. Right and wrong human behaviour is considered as right or wrong. Causation what has caused this person to be bad. If you find causation you can figure out a solution. Label they believe that someone has to determine that the actions were wrong and label them wrong. It is deviant and wrong according to who . Conflict as to what should be classified as a crime. Crimes crimes because of prohibition instead of criminal nature. Myths and legends often guided our behavior and the way we should act. Demonic perspective being possessed or saying that possession made them do what they did.
