PSYC 2400 Study Guide - Social Control Theory, Stapler, Substance Abuse
19 Feb 2014
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Research consistently shows: criminal behavior peaks in late adolescence/early adulthood, shows a sharp decline after age 30, peak between 18-25 years, then criminal activity quickly drops off, refers to all crime in general. Psychopathic offenders desist later: between the ages of 30 and 40: psychopaths and child molesters seem to take longer to desist. Decline in physical strength: strength too feeble to overpower victims. Lost contact with antisocial peers (bad influences) Maturation: grow up / give up wild ways maturing. A steady job and love of a good women . Cognitive changes/changes in subjective interpretation of environment: cognitive changes change perspective more research on this notion today. Change from illegal to legal antisocial activities. Ongoing antisocial behavior that does not lead to arrest. Committing illegal activity that isn"t as bad (ex: stealing a stapler from work) 50% of active offenders believed they were in worse physical condition at time of interview compared to 5 years prior.
