HIMT 2267 Youth In
A
Conflict with the
VI
Law Final Questions
TU
and Answers 2025
IS
M
Grade A+
O
ASSURED!!
A
N
JP
,General Theory of Crime
Gottfredson and Hirschi's developmental theory that states that crime is linked to
impulsivity and a lack of self-control
Why do kids have Low control:General Theory of Crime
poor relationship with parents
poor parenting skills
A
self-control/low self control
VI
ability to refrain from momentary temptations
because of low self control children engage in crime and risk behaviour when
opportunity is presented to them
TU
Low self-control Traits (6)
Impulsivity- eager to gratify unable to control impulses
IS
lack of diligence/short sightedness- failure to see long term consequences, pick
quickest path to fufill gratification
M
Risk taking- seeking out exciting and dangerous behaviour like abusing drugs
O
physicality-prefer physica/active over cognitive skills
Insensitivity-self-centred, doesnt think of others
A
low frustration tolerance- respond negatively to behaviour that bother them (easily
N
irritated)
JP
social bonds
connections to others that lead you to believe in rules that can deter criminal behaviour
Teaching Self-Control (3)
1.monitor a childs behaviour
2.recognize low self-control when its done
, 3. then correct those behaviours
Integrated Cognitive Antisocial Potential Theory Farrington (4)
-explains criminal behaviour of lower class males
-anti social pontential
A
-longterm anti social potential
VI
-short term anti social potential
TU
Antisocial Potential (AP)
the probability of being criminal and doing other anti social behaviours
IS
long-term anti-social potential
influence by life events, socialization, strain
-occurs when person is exposed to criminal parents, peers, and siblings
M
-few rewards, high risks
O
short-term anti social potential
influenced by motivational factors that are limited
A
-intoxication, limited time, negative emotions
N
Interactional Theory (Thornberry)
JP
weak social bonds
lack of attachment and commitment
increase criminal behaviour
What do strong bonds with parents do (interactional theory)
reduces risk of delinquency
A
Conflict with the
VI
Law Final Questions
TU
and Answers 2025
IS
M
Grade A+
O
ASSURED!!
A
N
JP
,General Theory of Crime
Gottfredson and Hirschi's developmental theory that states that crime is linked to
impulsivity and a lack of self-control
Why do kids have Low control:General Theory of Crime
poor relationship with parents
poor parenting skills
A
self-control/low self control
VI
ability to refrain from momentary temptations
because of low self control children engage in crime and risk behaviour when
opportunity is presented to them
TU
Low self-control Traits (6)
Impulsivity- eager to gratify unable to control impulses
IS
lack of diligence/short sightedness- failure to see long term consequences, pick
quickest path to fufill gratification
M
Risk taking- seeking out exciting and dangerous behaviour like abusing drugs
O
physicality-prefer physica/active over cognitive skills
Insensitivity-self-centred, doesnt think of others
A
low frustration tolerance- respond negatively to behaviour that bother them (easily
N
irritated)
JP
social bonds
connections to others that lead you to believe in rules that can deter criminal behaviour
Teaching Self-Control (3)
1.monitor a childs behaviour
2.recognize low self-control when its done
, 3. then correct those behaviours
Integrated Cognitive Antisocial Potential Theory Farrington (4)
-explains criminal behaviour of lower class males
-anti social pontential
A
-longterm anti social potential
VI
-short term anti social potential
TU
Antisocial Potential (AP)
the probability of being criminal and doing other anti social behaviours
IS
long-term anti-social potential
influence by life events, socialization, strain
-occurs when person is exposed to criminal parents, peers, and siblings
M
-few rewards, high risks
O
short-term anti social potential
influenced by motivational factors that are limited
A
-intoxication, limited time, negative emotions
N
Interactional Theory (Thornberry)
JP
weak social bonds
lack of attachment and commitment
increase criminal behaviour
What do strong bonds with parents do (interactional theory)
reduces risk of delinquency
