Crjs Midterm (A+ Guaranteed)

Richard Sykes and John Clark correct answers put forth an explanation for why demeanour might influence police discretion. influenced by asymmetrical status norm occupied higher socioeconomic status giving the idea that they are to be respected (police officer) Kelman, H correct answers Social influence and attitude change, with an emphasis on the distinction between different processes of influence; on the relationship of action to attitude change; Authorization, Routinization, Dehumanization Example Milgram shock experiment on authority 3 Finger Tom correct answers the homeless man who got the ticket (police thought they were doing him a favour). Becker correct answers Stated that an individual might acquire a deviant label not because they broke the law but because they behaved in a manner that was disrespectful towards the police. Cornish and Clarkes Career Criminal Perspective: correct answers Theory adopts a utilitarian belief that man is a reasoning actor who weighs means and ends, costs and benefits, and makes a rational choice Initial Involvement The criminal event Continuing involvement Desistence Ex The police officer that buys a shirt for a shoplifter so he could get a job and turn his life around. Desistance & Social Capital Sampson & Laub's Life-Course Development Theory correct answers desistance is generally defined as the stoppage of offending or other antisocial behavior.) what makes someone stop doing crimes ex getting married / having kids