In your estimation, when considering biosocial and psychological theories, what should we keep in mind as students of delinquency? Less than 50 words.
Considering early versions of strain theory by Merton, Cohen, and Cloward and Ohlin, briefly identify how each of these three versions contributed to the understanding of delinquency. Briefly naming one contribution for each theory is sufficient. About 75 words.
Create a story based on general strain theory (GST):
A couple of 9th
grade male teenagers with middle-class parents are responsible for
stealing delivery packages from the porches of several homes. Using general strain theory (GST), speculate what factors may have compelled these kids to commit these crimes? Your response should illustrate GST. Make sure focus on each of the three major types of strain and choose strains most relevant to offending. Be specific, In addition, clarify what negative emotions were impacted by the strains/goal-blockages discussed, and how those negative emotions may have driven these kids to theft. About
150 – 250 words.
4. Create a story based on social control theory:
Thinking about the same kids as above, use social control theory to explain why these teenage boys chose to steal these delivery packages. What went wrong? In your story, make sure to highlight the four types of social bonds. About 125-200 words
5) Create a story based on self-control theory:
Thinking about the same kids as above, use what you know of self-control theory to explain why these teenage boys did not stop themselves from stealing these packages.
About 125-200 words.
Please use simple natural human language.
