Assignment:
"The Despondent Male Scenario" Answer the following:
- You were exposed to early criminological theory and biological and psychological theory. The scenario included a male who has had a difficult time over the past year. It is time to consider potential origins of the male’s criminal behavior.
- The male spent some time documenting his offenses in the scenario. Based on what you learned (early and classical theory), determine whether or not any of the early or classical theories explain his offending. Explain which ones and why.
- You also learned about biological and psychological theory. Based on your learning, determine whether or not any of the biological or psychological theories explain the male’s criminality. Explain which ones and why.
- If you had a chance to ask the male questions about his life in order to further determine the origins of criminality, identify what you might ask and why.