Compare and contrast Sampson and Laubs Age-Graded Theory with Moffitts Dual Taxonomy
1)Critical Thinking Exercise-Social Learning Theory Real-World MaterialConsider the basic assumption in Sutherlands nine propositions that everything is learned, ranging from behaviors to internal motives and values. Provide an argument for the following statement: All behaviors are representative of ones values. Provide a real-world example that supports your argument (either a true-crime case or the opposite, a philanthropic act).2)Critical Thinking Exercise-Social Control Theory Interview/Field ObservationTravis Hirschis research shows that juvenile delinquents tend to lack the same level of attachment to their community and others that non-delinquent juveniles hold. Interview a positive social agent on her perspective of the influence she has on her local juveniles. Do you agree or disagree with the agents perspective? Do you think the influence of the social agent is positive?1 pts3)Critical Thinking Exercise-CTE Social Development Theories Compare/ContrastSocial development theories examine the concepts of persistence and resistance regarding criminal offending. Compare and contrast Sampson and Laubs Age-Graded Theory with Moffitts Dual Taxonomy (found in Chapter 4) regarding how each theory explains the persistence and/or resistance to criminal behavior.
