1. Thinking Critically Questions Chapter Three

2. What is a theory?
Why is it important to understand the various theories of criminal behavior?

3. Was Jeffery Dahmer a psychopath?
Why or why not?

4. why juveniles join gangs?
What are some reasons
why juveniles join gangs?

5. be allowed in the United States?
Should “caning” of a
convicted offender
be allowed in the United States?

6. (social disorganization, strain, anomie, opportunity)
Social Theories
Which one of the sociological theories do you think explains the most crime?
(social disorganization,
strain, anomie, opportunity)
Defend your choice.

7. QUESTIONS Are criminals rational decision makers or,
are they motivated by
uncontrollable psychological and emotional drives?
If you were caught by police while shoplifting,
which would you be more afraid of:
receiving criminal punishment
or, having to face your friends or relatives and experience shame and embarrassment?

8. Do you think that people who commit crime are physically
QUESTION
Do you think that people who commit crime are physically
or mentally abnormal?

9. Intelligence and Crime
Do you think IQ and crime are linked?
If so, why are there more
male than female criminals?
Or,
Why does “aging out” occur?

10. Why would Durkheim suggest that crime may be beneficial to society?
Question
Why would Durkheim suggest that crime may be beneficial to society?

11. Labeling Theory: The Basis for Self-Concept
Decision to Label
Detection by the Justice System
Initial Criminal Act
Creation of a New Identity
Acceptance
of Labels
Deviance
Amplification

12. According to the previous diagram, is labeling a “cause” of crime
QUESTION
According to the previous diagram,
is labeling a “cause” of crime
or,
the result of crime?