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1960s-70s focuses attention on the people and institutions that have the authority to apply the deviant label Self fulfilling prophecy Effects of this theory is stigma
What is Labeling Theory
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Anomie
Who is Merton
100
Thin, Fragile, High Strung, Loner
What is Ectomorph
100
Neutralization Theory
Who is Sykes & Matza
100
because they focus on individualism Which is a huge american value
What is why are sociological theories more prominent
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1960s An extension of differential association, attempting to better explain the precise learning process we respond and behave based on differential reinforcement
What is Social Learning Theory
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General Strain Theory
Who is Agnew
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Strong, Sturdy, Impulsive, Risk Taking **Most likely to offend
What is Mesomorph
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1700s-mid 1800s Cesarre Becarria Rationalism (With relationship between crime and punishment) Punishment should focus on deterrence
What is Classical School
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Cesarre Lombroso Because he focused on why they were criminals rather than the punishment
Who is The father of criminology and why?
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1947 Criminal behavior is learned mainly in intimate groups we all learn favorable and unfavorable definitions and attitudes toward law
What is Differential Association Theory
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Classical School
Who is Becarria
300
Short, Stocky, Easy going
What is Endomorph
300
A lifelong process in which we learn culture and develop a sense of self
What is Socialization
300
Humans are rational beings that weigh the pros and cons before committing a crime
What is Rationalism
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1920s Focus on societal disorder, disintegration and change in "High Delinquency Areas" Conditions in these areas like poverty, mobility, heterogeneity and rapid change lead to disorganization urban areas are described as "zones in transition"
What is Social Disorganization Theory
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High Delinquency Areas Social Disorganization Theory
Who is Shaw & Mckay
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Mid 1800s-mid 1900s Cesarre Lombroso Was a response to the irrationality of the classical school empiricism, determinism, physiognomy, phrenology and rehabilitation
What is Positivist School
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Criminals are seen as evolutionary throwbacks
What is Lombroso's Atavism
400
punishments in the classical school should be based off of deterrence
What is Deterrence
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1992 Stress comes about in three ways 1. failure to achieve goals 2. loss of something positive in our lives 3. presence of a negative
What is General Strain Theory
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Rational Choice Theory
Who is Cornish and Clarke
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Crimes were committed because of free will
What is Free Will
500
How we learn
What is Symbolic Interactions
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knowledge by perception and research
What is empiricism