MODULE CODE: CMY3701
ASSESSMENT: FINAL EXAM
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, Table of Contents
Section A ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Question 1: Select any two theories below and MOTIVATE why these theories ................................... 3
Will best explain Peter’s criminal behaviour?......................................................................................... 3
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Definitions of key concepts ................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Differential Association ................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Rational choice theory .................................................................................................................. 3
3. The following nine propositions explain the process whereby a person becomes involved in a
crime (Joubert, 2014: 111 ............................................................................................................... 3
3.1Proposition 1: Criminal behaviour is learnt ............................................................................... 3
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ASSESSMENT: FINAL EXAM
1
, Table of Contents
Section A ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Question 1: Select any two theories below and MOTIVATE why these theories ................................... 3
Will best explain Peter’s criminal behaviour?......................................................................................... 3
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Definitions of key concepts ................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Differential Association ................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Rational choice theory .................................................................................................................. 3
3. The following nine propositions explain the process whereby a person becomes involved in a
crime (Joubert, 2014: 111 ............................................................................................................... 3
3.1Proposition 1: Criminal behaviour is learnt ............................................................................... 3
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