SOCI 304 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Milgram Experiment, Enculturation, Preliminary Hearing
13 Aug 2018
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Criminology 2336 ~ chapter 1 outline and summary. Developing theories of crime causation: psychological perspective, biological perspective, sociological perspective: New crimes and crime patterns are constantly emerging. Terrorism and terrorist personalities: mental illness not a critical factor, no terrorist personality , common traits include perceived injustice, need for identity, and need for belonging. Efforts to control crime through the correction of offenders. Victim"s behavior is often a key determinant of crime. Cesare beccaria: people commit crime when the potential pleasure outweighs the threat of future punishment. People have free will and chose to commit crime. Crime is attractive when it promises great benefits with little effort. Crime may be controlled by the fear of punishment. Punishment that is swift, certain, and severe will deter criminals. Use of the scientific method to conduct research. Predict and explain social phenomena in a logical manner. The chicago school: influence of neighborhood conditions on crime rates.
