CRM 3312 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Michael R. Gottfredson, Balance Theory, Parenting
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Chapt 8 new theoretical perspectives on youth crime. Until recently explanations of youth crime were dominated by theoretical perspective such as strain, differential association, social control and labeling. In the past two decades have seen new and more complex theoretical perspectives: general theory of crime, general strain theory, age-gender theory of social control, control balance theory, differential coercion theory, situational action theory. Outlined by michael gottfredson and travis hirchi (1990) Focuses on the key concept of self control, the ability. Impulsivity: the inability to defer gratification of control impulses as well as the inclination to focus on events that are taking place in the here and now. Lack of diligence: ppl who lack diligence will choose the quickest path to satisfy there needs. Risk taking: ppl w low self control enjoy engaging in activities that provide adventure, thrills and excitement including criminal acts. Physicality: the tendency to be physical as opposed to valuing or possessing cognitive actives.