CRI205H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Gabriel Tarde, Social Learning Theory, The Conscious Mind
7 Mar 2017
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While charles goring viewed criminals as having a mental impairment, gabriel tarde people learn from one another in a process of imitation. Tarde"s ideas are similar to the social learning theory. Social learning theory- believe that criminals can be influenced by both interpersonal and observed behaviour, such as watching a movie or television. The development of the unconscious personality early in childhood influences behaviour for the rest of life criminals have weak egos and damaged personalities. Explains the onset of crime and why crime and drug abuse cut across class lines. Research focuses on mental disorders, personality development, and unconscious motivations and drives. People commit crime when they model their behaviour after others being rewarded for similar acts behaviour is reinforced by rewards and extinguished by punishment. Explains the role of significant others in the crime process shows how the media can influence crime and violence.
