Criminal Theories
Unit 12: Crime & its effects on Society
Task 3
P3 – Describe two theories of criminal behaviour and the factors that contribute to them
Why does crime happen?
For P3, learners should describe two theories of criminal behaviour from the following:
1. Biological
Genetic Determinism
Biological Determinism
2. Sociological
Functionalism
Marxism
Labeling theory
The Chicago School
Sociological Determination
3. Psychological
Psychoanalytical theory
Social Learning theory
You also need to explain how causal factors contribute to crime. You should include:
Peer Pressure
Drugs / Alcohol
Education
Family
Political and socio economic factors
An in-depth knowledge of theories is not required at this level, rather demonstration of knowledge of two of the biological, sociological and psychological explanations for criminal behaviour and how factors such as negative family influences, lack of education, poverty and unemployment may impact on the behaviour of the offender and how society’s views of criminal behaviour have changed over time. “I confirm that the work that I am submitting is entirely my own, and I have not copied from any other student or source, unless referenced”.
Student Signature
Student Name
Issue Date
6th January 2014
Deadline Date
27th January 2014
Hand in Date
Tutor Name
Paul Garrett
Tutor Signature
***REMEMBER TO REFERENCE ALL OF YOUR WORK THROUGHOUT***
P3 – Describe two theories of criminal behaviour and the factors that contribute to them
When looking at crime, it is essential that we explore the definitions of crime and the theories that explain why crime happens and how this affects both individuals and communities. The study of crime is commonly known as “Criminology”. Criminology originated from many other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, biology, geography, law and anthropology. It is generally accepted that there are three main categories that are used to explain why crime happens.
To dive deeper into the theories
Task 3
P3 – Describe two theories of criminal behaviour and the factors that contribute to them
Why does crime happen?
For P3, learners should describe two theories of criminal behaviour from the following:
1. Biological
Genetic Determinism
Biological Determinism
2. Sociological
Functionalism
Marxism
Labeling theory
The Chicago School
Sociological Determination
3. Psychological
Psychoanalytical theory
Social Learning theory
You also need to explain how causal factors contribute to crime. You should include:
Peer Pressure
Drugs / Alcohol
Education
Family
Political and socio economic factors
An in-depth knowledge of theories is not required at this level, rather demonstration of knowledge of two of the biological, sociological and psychological explanations for criminal behaviour and how factors such as negative family influences, lack of education, poverty and unemployment may impact on the behaviour of the offender and how society’s views of criminal behaviour have changed over time. “I confirm that the work that I am submitting is entirely my own, and I have not copied from any other student or source, unless referenced”.
Student Signature
Student Name
Issue Date
6th January 2014
Deadline Date
27th January 2014
Hand in Date
Tutor Name
Paul Garrett
Tutor Signature
***REMEMBER TO REFERENCE ALL OF YOUR WORK THROUGHOUT***
P3 – Describe two theories of criminal behaviour and the factors that contribute to them
When looking at crime, it is essential that we explore the definitions of crime and the theories that explain why crime happens and how this affects both individuals and communities. The study of crime is commonly known as “Criminology”. Criminology originated from many other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, biology, geography, law and anthropology. It is generally accepted that there are three main categories that are used to explain why crime happens.
To dive deeper into the theories