CRM 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Peer Group, Correlation Does Not Imply Causation, Operant Conditioning
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Exam: for a 5/5 mark, explain thoroughly, show that you understand the course material and you"re putting it in your own words rather than reciting a definition. Connect the idea to the world, etc. set yourself apart from the good enough answers. Deterrence only works if you know about the possible consequences (know these concerns even if you don"t agree with them) Don"t talk purely about the policy without connecting it to the theory. Maturational reform question identify the crime stats (most offending occurs in late teens, early 20"s and gradually stops after that) use the theory to explain these stats as being mature, we grow out of our criminal behaviour. Who makes the laws in canada show you understand what consensus and conflict theory is difference between top-down and bottom-up approach idea that laws reflect special interest of people who make the laws.