CRI205H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Control Theory, Operant Conditioning, Reinforcement
28 Aug 2018
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Social learning theories: origins lie in the ideas of gabriel tarde (1843-1904) and his theory of imitation, consistent with ideas and concepts developed within psychology. Idea that crime and the values and motivations that promote crime are the product of normal human learning processes: whatever the behaviour it is, we are the product of our social interaction. The person who sues cocaine is socialized to think that using cocaine is a positive thing, while those who don"t use cocaine are socialized with negative connotations about cocaine. Pro crime values by gang membership (2000 toronto youth crime survey) Differential reinforcement theory: ron akers: deviant behaviour: a social learning approach. Neutralization theory: what"s important for people to learn is rationalization and justifications for crime, they have learned how to make excuses for their behaviour. Interactionist/social learning perspective - we view ourselves as other view us. Labelling theory: kai erickson and edwin lemert.
