Most Theories Focus on Why People Get Involved in Crime

question 78

Short Answer

Most theories focus on why people get involved in crime. In an important 1993 work, Crime in the Making , Robert Sampson and John Laub instead focused on whether there are trails back to _______.

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Definitions:

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an organism or system that can be seen and measured directly, rather than inferred through internal processes.

Outside Stimuli

External factors or influences that can elicit a response or reaction from an organism or system.

Behavioral Perspective

The approach suggesting that the keys to understanding development are observable behavior and outside stimuli in the environment.

Developmental Periods

Phases in the life cycle characterized by specific developmental tasks, milestones, or changes.