Think of an example of how behavior is shaped by the environment. Discuss the different examples and the question which environmental forces may lead to crime.
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3. Debate whether nature or nurture is more responsible for criminal behavior.
4. Read about the middle-class enclave of Chatman on page 148 in the textbook. Discuss the concept of collective efficacy and how it relates to social disorganization and crime. Why can some neighborhoods remain stable while others cannot.