SOC 319 Final: SOC319 FINAL EXAM REVIEW

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 319
• Professor: Stephen Muzzatti

Document Summary

All true knowledge is acquired through direct observation and not through conjecture or belief, statements that cannot be backed up by direct observation are invalid. The scientific method must be used if research findings are to be considered valid, you must identify problems, collect data, formulate hypothesis, conduct experiments, and interpret results. It is personal traits and biological makeup in combination with social environment that explains behavioural choices: contemporary trait theories can be divided into two subdivisions: 1 that stresses psychological functioning, and 2 that stresses biological make up. Biosocial theories of crime: physical, environmental, and social conditions work in concert to produce human behaviour. Biochemical: crime is a function of diet, vitamin intake, hormone balance, and allergies. Neurological: criminals and delinquents often suffer brain impairment, adhd, mbd, are all related to antisocial behaviour. It explains irrational violence and how the environment interacts with personal traits to influence behaviour.