3.2 Flashcards
what are strengths of xyy theory
evidence to support it,explains some criminals
what are weaknesses of xyy theory
doesnt always lead to criminality,labelling theory is applied here,syndrome is very rare
what are strengths of twin/adoption studies
adoption study overcomes problem of environment,support genetic theories
what are weaknesses of twin/adoption studies
if it was genetic then mz would have 100% concordance,impossible to fully isolate environment
what are strengths of lombrosos theory
it is supported by evidence,first study on genetics
what are weaknesses of lombrosos theory
there is no further evidence,no control group,lacks population validity
what are strengths of sheldons theory
further evidence,scientifically proven
what are weaknesses of sheldons theory
labelling theory applied,mesomorphic may be result of criminality not cause
what are strengths of brain injury research
real life cases support theory,prisoners more likely to have one
what are weaknesses of brain injury research
abnormal eeg is not found in all criminals
what are strengths of biochemical explanations
recognised by courts,scientifically proven
what are weaknesses of biochemical explanations
may need environmental trigger aswell,not all studies support theory
what are strengths of kohlbergs theory
studies support theory
what are weaknesses of kohlbergs theory
focuses on moral thinking not behaviour
what are strengths of sutherlands theory
crime often runs in family
what are weaknesses of sutherlands theory
not all exposed to criminals becomes one
what are strengths of skinners theory
evidence supports theory
what are weaknesses of skinners theory
humans are different to rats,ignores mental processes,ignores free will
what are strengths of banduras theory
takes into account nature,study shows importance of role models
what are weaknesses of banduras theory
lacks ecological validity,not all behaviour is imitated
what are strengths of bowlbys theory
evidence supports theory,shows importance of relationships
what are weaknesses of bowlbys theory
no further evidence,doesnt explain why 61% were not suffering
what are strengths of durkheims theory
first study to recognise positive functions of crime on society
what are weaknesses of durkheims theory
crime is not functional for victims
what are strengths of mertons theory
explains why statistics are higher for working class
what are weaknesses of mertons theory
ignores wealthy crime
what are strengths of interactionism theory
shows law is socially constructed and how control can lead to more deviance
what are weaknesses of interactionism theory
deterministric,gives offenders victim status
what are strengths of marxisms theory
shows how poverty can cause crime,shows how law making is biased towards working class
what are weaknesses of marxisms theory
focuses on class not gender,not all poor people turn to crime
what are strengths of the panopticon
led to more research,created profiling
what are weaknesses of the panopticon
surveillance may not change behaviour
