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Dec 14, 2009 · A comprehensive overview of social learning theory in criminology, from its origins to its applications. The web page provides a summary of the framework, its treatments, and its research on crime and deviance. It also lists some seminal texts and references on this topic.
Social learning theory (SLT) is a learning theory that explains criminal behaviour by the acquisition of criminal acts through differential associations, definitions, reinforcement, and imitation. It is based on the idea that people learn from their environment and others, and that rewards and punishments influence their behaviour. The web page explains the four components of SLT and its limitations.
Social learning theory (SLT) is a cognitive and behavioral approach that explains how people learn from observation and experience. SLT has been applied to various fields, such as criminology, developmental psychology, sociology, and cross-cultural training.
Learning and self-control perspectives both appear to explain offending versatility among friends. However, self-control theory’s propositions about how peer effects should operate are contradictory. The concept of opportunity may help remediate this inconsistency in Gottfredson and Hirschi’s theory.
- John H. Boman, Thomas J. Mowen, George E. Higgins
- 2019
A research paper that provides an overview of Akers's social learning theory, a criminological theory that explains criminal behavior by associating it with other people and reinforcement. The paper reviews the theoretical roots, definitions, reinforcement, imitation, social structure and social learning of the theory, and its applications and future directions.
Aug 29, 2019 · A comprehensive overview of Akers' social learning theory and its extensions, with empirical support and applications. Learn how social learning theory explains criminal and deviant behavior through differential association, definitions, reinforcement, and imitation.
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Nov 27, 2018 · A comprehensive overview of social learning theory, a dominant perspective in criminology that explains criminal behavior as a function of learning principles and social contexts. Learn about the key constructs, propositions, empirical tests, criticisms, and new directions of this theory.
