The Different Personalities of Individuals and Why Crimes are

Committed

By: Willie Haymon

Rational Choice Theory

Established in the early classical theory approach to criminology

Criminals weigh the cost and benefits and make a conscious, rational choice to commit crimes

Also known as “Free Will” Crime of Opportunity

Group Project Rational Choice Theory http://youtu.be/-UKu5L1lGBI

Theorists

Trait Theory

Criminal behavior is passed through certain genes

Triggered by internal and external factors beyond a person’s control

Sigmund FreudAlbert BanduraJean PiagetLawrence Kohlberg

Trait Theory – Harold Schechter

Chemical & Mineral

Imbalance

Cognitive & Learning Deficits

Antisocial Behavior

Strain Theory

Conflict between individual goals and the way they obtain them Crime is the result of an person’s location within the structure of

society

Social Reaction Theory

If a person Is labeled as a criminal at a young age then it is most likely that they will begin living a life of crime.

Social Conflict Theory A individual’s behavior is structured through the individuals

they surround themselves with A group or individual has the influence and the ability to have

control over others

Developmental Theory

As people go through life, social and personal traits undergo change and influence behavior

The trait that controls human development interacts with criminal opportunity

Opportunity

Socioeconomic Status

Genetics

Social Interaction

Many Theories Lead To Different Pathways To Crime

Crime