Q Your Module 1 lecture examines how studying criminal theories helps us to explain what “criminality” is or “criminal behavior.” Chapters 1, 13, and 16 are the assigned chapters for this week.
Chapter 13 in your Lilly, Cullen, & Ball book discusses the Rational Choice Theory and the factors that motivate an offender to commit a crime. For this discussion thread assignment, students should choose ONE of the statements below in purple and then answer question #1 & 2 concerning a motive for stealing. “I wanted the Item(s) but didn't want to pay for it.” “It was due to peer pressure.” “I steal for a living.” “I needed the item(s) and could not afford it.”
