Sociological Theories In Understanding Criminal Behavio
Influence of sociological theories in understanding criminal
Introduction Impact of the Behavioral Theory
• With time, there has been a significant increase in the crime rate around the world. • In the case of making out criminal activities, behavior is expressed by means of rew
would make allowance for them to learn accordingly (Ross, 2022).
• There is no doubt that human psychology plays a vital role before indulging in any • Therefore, the individual who would be forming partnerships or groups with thos
criminal activities. •
individual's behavior the similar aspect is expressed systematically.
In this regard, the government of the country needs to be more rigorous in terms of
• At the same time, sociological concepts are required to be valued in an effective those who indulged in criminal activities that would be helpful to decrease the rate
manner prevalent in society. •
2021).
The psychological aspects work as tools in helping to understand the necessity of redu
• This particular poster will discuss two Sociological theories namely the behavioral • The behavior of the individuals needs to be molded in a suitable manner that would b
theory and the conflict theory in detail. •
society,
Effective application of the behaviorist theory allows for understanding the motivatio
• Furthermore, the focus will be given on the influence of the two theories in activities.
understanding criminal activities. • For those people, necessary steps are needed to be taken by the government that wo
citizens in society.
Discussion on sociological theories
The behavioral theory Influence of sociological theories in understanding
• The aspect of behaviorism emphasizes on a specific idea stating that behaviors are mastered by means of Impact of the Conflict Theory
interaction with the surrounding environment.
•
• The relative application of the theory aids in reducing the aspe
Learning behaviors assist in making out and managing emotions thereby carrying out effective relationships.
• Environment plays a vital role in shaping the behaviors of the individual based on which individuals can easily based on which efforts are made to prevent criminal activities.
learn the way of expressing themselves properly (Costa & Araújo, 2021). • It is necessary for individuals to learn the core aspects of the
• Individuals require special training to get adjusted to the behaviors based on which they aim to get the scope of stopping the rate of criminal activities in society (Cockerham &
becoming proper individuals. • Relative study of humanistic theory helps in understanding the
• At the same time, it helps them to learn systematic things related to human behavior that allows individuals to which can be prevented by means of taking strong actionable in
gain a piece of sufficient knowledge regarding human behaviors in a systematic manner. • In this respect, once again the government of the country would
• There has to be environmental stimuli that influence the behaviors of individuals accordingly which makes
allowance for them not to indulge in any bad activities.
relevant steps can reduce the crime rate in a significant manner.
• Effective learning of behaviorism allows individuals to shape themselves accordingly as per the demand of • A detailed study of conflict approaches helps in realizing the
society where the mental health of individuals also is an essential aspect of this theory. and focusing on the main aspects through which criminal activit
Discussion on sociological theories Reference List Conclusion
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• The aspect of humanism related to conflict focuses on the relevance of human values along with dignity whose
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• There are various salient aspects of this theory such as social skills, human intellect, articles as well as practical
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skills that enable individuals to generate the innate aspects of being humble, and down-to-earth in nature, thereby
reducing conflict (Siregar, 2022).
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• This theory generates an aspect of self-belief within individuals that allows them to understand their value with
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• As stated earlier, the government will need to
the aspects needed to be done for more improvement. Blackwell Companion to Medical Sociology, 22-44. terms of implementing rules and regulations re
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