Theories of Crime Flashcards
What are the theories of crime?
Warrior gene
Social Learning Theory
Strain Theory
Attachment Theory
Labelling Theory
Description of Warrior Gene
A gene mutation that is the reason men commit crime
Description of SLT
A psychological theory where anti-social behaviour is modelled and imitated by an observer
The description for Strain Theory
A sociological theory where crime occurs when there are not enough legitimate opportunities for people to achieve normal success of society
Description for Attachment Theory
When relationships in early years affect how people act in the future
Description for labelling theory
When crime is claimed to be socially constructed, the way people view changed the way they act
Who conducted a study on warrior gene and when?
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, conducted a study published in 2002
What did the study conducted on the warrior gene look at?
The maltreatment during childhood and the presence of the warrior gene
What did the study conducted on the warrior gene show?
Showed that children who had suffered trauma or maltreatment were likely to develop anti-social behaviour in their adult life.
What happened to those who suffered maltreatment and had the warrior gene
Far more likely to show higher levels of anti-social behaviour and criminality
Argument against study on warrior gene
Not all of those who had the warrior gene showed signs of anti social behaviour and criminality, showing that the warrior gene may heighten the chances of criminality, it does not mean people will be criminals
