Analysis of situations of crime Flashcards
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Analysis of the case of Fred West
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Social Learning Theory - Fred’s mother introduced him to sex at an early age, potentially accounting for his brutality.
Freud Theory - He was overly focused on his id, leading to a dominance of pleasure-seeking and insistence on instant sexual gratification.
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Analysis of Ford Pinto case
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Right Realism - A rational choice was made, where the company weighed the risks and rewards, as the theory states that criminals weigh up the risk on reward.
Marxism - The capitalist system and its emphasis on profit motivated the company’s actions, even at the cost of lives.
