Hello,
The benefits of understanding criminal theories is helping one gain the understanding of crimes and the criminal justice system.
The limitations of applying theories is that all behaviors cannot be explained by existing theories. (IPL.org., 2015).
When stereotyping criminal behaviors you can possibly overlook the true cause of someone’s actions.
This is the easiest way to explain it, you cannot say that one certain thing has caused the problems, and you cannot say that someone’s actions is what caused someone else to do wrong. It is not true that someone acts like someone else for the same reason. Each person is different.
Thanks
Angie
(IPL.org 2015). The Pros and Cons of Psychological Research. https://www.ipl.org.
In your response to two of your peers, identify one benefit or limitation they may not have considered and explain why you think that might be an important consideration, and, if possible, identify one negative consequence of generalizing or stereotyping they identified that you did not consider. Remember always to be respectful when replying to peers, even if you do not agree with their responses. In 2-3 sentences.