Week 1 & 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Who argued that the age-crime curve is one of the brute facts of criminology?
A
Hirschi & Gottfredson
2
Q
What are the critiques of the age-crime curve?
A
- Early vs late starters of CB
- Crime types
3
Q
What is the difference between cumulative continuity and self-selection?
A
Cumulative continuity: prior criminal behavior increases the likelihood of future criminal behavior
Self-selection: people select experiences/groups based on internal traits (similar people end up together)
4
Q
Who argued that turning points (social bonds) like marriage can result in the individual decline of crime?
A
Sampson and Laub
