Cohen and Felson Posit That the Interaction of Three Variables

question 13

Essay

Cohen and Felson posit that the interaction of three variables reflective of routine American lifestyles affects the volume and distribution of predatory crime. Cohen and Felson refer to this as routine activities theory.  Define this theory and list the three variables, providing at least three examples for each variable.  Would you agree or disagree with the premise of this theory?  Provide a rationale for your view.

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Definitions:

Feature-Detector Cells

Neurons in the brain that specialize in recognizing specific features of an environment, such as angles, lines, and movement.

Visual Cortex

The segment of the cerebral cortex involved in visual information processing, found at the back part of the brain.

Size Constancy

The perceptual phenomenon where the perceived size of an object remains constant despite changes in the size of the object's image on the retina due to varying distances.

Perception

The cognitive process of interpreting and making sense of sensory information from the environment, influencing how one understands and interacts with the world.