CRI205H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Social Learning Theory, Labeling Theory, Social Control Theory
16 Nov 2020
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Cri205 lecture 8: social learning and social control. Social learning theories: origins lie in the ideas of gabriel tarde (1843-1904) and his theory of imitation, consistent with ideas and concepts developed within psychology. Idea that crime - and the values and motivation that promote crime - are the produce of normal human learning processes. People - mom, dad: definitions vary according to frequency, duration, intensity and priority. People you interact with more frequently, spend more time in your life have more influence on you. Frequent interactions with pro-crime/anti-crime values: long lasting ties - friends, family, have more impact on your life than short term relationships - the longer you know someone, the more likely they will have influence on life. Intensity - we all have friends, family, people you are emotionally close to will have greater impact bc they mean most to you.
