Learning Objectives

  1. Describe how theories of crime are developed
  2. Evaluate the contributions of classical, biological, and psychological perspectives of criminal behavior
  3. Identify the differences between macro and micro theories of crime
  4. Compare and contrast the different features of strain theory, differential association theory, and labeling theory
  5. Discuss how social bond theory differs from other forms of macro-level theories of crime
  6. Discuss the contributions of contemporary theories of crime in understanding criminal behavior