Criminological theories - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Social Learning Theory Akers 1985 Structural-Macro Reinforcement=increases behaviors Positive Reinforcement=Reward Negative Reinforcement=Removal of punishmentThis attempted to elaborate differential association theory. (filling in gaps) In general, social learning theory proposes that both criminal and conforming behavior are acquired, maintained, or changed by the same process of interaction with others. The difference lies in the conforming or deviant direction or balance of the ...

In this document you will find a summary and overview of all the mentioned theories for the exam of Advanced Criminology. They are all explained and clarified, including revelant graphs and pictures from the lectures. A lot of examples are given to make learning easier. Good luck with your exam!

Extensive notes that were created and used by two A* students who both received 100% in the final Unit 2 exam. Detailed description, research AND evaluation of EACH sociological theory. Notes are in an easy, organised format, can be used as revision. Enjoy :)

Criminological theories Exam 1 Questions and Answers

This document covers all topics which are discussed throughout the criminology course from weeks 1-12. It contains lecture and reading notes as well as an overview with all important theories summarised at the end of the document. if you want to buy them without the stuvia commission, contact me at The document contains the following topics: 1. Social Construction 2. Punishment 3. Mass Surveillance 4. Criminological Theory 5. Rural Criminology 6. Criminological Theory (III) ...

Name genetic theories - Jacob et al-XYY Twin studies Adoption studies Name physiological theories - Lombroso's atavistic features Sheldon's somatotypes Outline what Jacob et al found - 15 per 1,000 in prison had XYY 1 per 1,000 in general population had XYY Strengths of XXY study - Jacob et al found significant number of men in prison had XYY chromosomes Adler et al: genetic factors may determine aggressive and violent behaviour Limitations of XYY study - Found genetic abnormalites w...

Criminology WJEC sociological theories of crime

Samenvatting van de hoorcolleges en literatuur van het vak Advanced Criminology. Literatuur: - Lanier, M., Stuart, H. & Anastasia, J.M. (2015) Essential Criminology (4th edition). Colorado: Westview Press. Chapter 1 - Lanier, M., Stuart, H. & Anastasia, J.M. (2015) Essential Criminology (4th edition). Colorado: Westview Press. Chapter 3: classical, neoclassical, and rational-choice theories - Lanier, M., Stuart, H. & Anastasia, J.M. (2015) Essential Criminology (4e editie). Colorado: West...

WJEC-Criminology level 3 diploma-Unit 2, 2.1-biological theories and evaluation

WJEC Unit 3 Criminology AC 2.5 Discuss the use of lay people in criminal cases Received an A for this exam. For personal use only, do not copy this work