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CRJ 308 ASH Course Tutorial/Uoptutorial

For more course tutorials visit <br>www.uoptutorial.com<br><br>For your Final Case Study, due in Week Five, you will explore, in depth, one well-known criminal case. You may select your own case, or select from one of the following: Jeffery McDonald, Andrea Yates, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wournos, John Wayne Gacy, Philip Markoff (the Craigslist killer), Scott Peterson, Anthony Sowell, or Dennis Rader (BTK strangler).<br><br>For this assignment, select a well-known criminal case and locate at least three scholarly articles from the Ashford Library that discuss the case or provide support for certain aspects of the case, such as a particular psychological theory explaining behavior, a link between a personality disorder and criminal behavior, etc. You may also use websites to explore your criminal case. Provide an outline of your Final Case Study, in addition to the title page and references page. For further information regarding the proper format for an outline, visit the Ashford Writing Center. Each topic or step of the outline should include two to three sentences regarding what will be discussed in that section. This should be a detailed outline with specific information regarding the case that you have selected.<br><br>The paper must be one to two pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least three scholarly resources from the Ashford University Library other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources within the text of your paper and on the reference page. For information regarding APA, including samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, located within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.<br><br>Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment. <br><br><br>

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CRJ 308 ASH Course Tutorial/Uoptutorial

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  1. CRJ 308 ASH Tutorial Course For More Course Tutorials Visit www.uoptutorial.com

  2. CRJ 308 ASH Tutorial Course CRJ 308 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT FINAL CASE STUDY TOPIC AND OUTLINE CRJ 308 WEEK 1 DQ 1 CAUSES OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR • For your Final Case Study, due in Week Five, you will explore, in depth, one well-known criminal case. You may select your own case, or select from one of the following: Jeffery McDonald, Andrea Yates, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wournos, John Wayne Gacy, Philip Markoff (the Craigslist killer), Scott Peterson, Anthony Sowell, or Dennis Rader (BTK strangler). • Chapter 1 discusses several theoretical perspectives on and explanations for crime causation. After reviewing the various theories and theoretical perspectives, discuss your personal view regarding what causes criminal behavior. Which theory or theories do you feel are most accurate and why? Which are most inaccurate, and why? Be sure to explain whether you believe that one theory or a combination of theories best explains the causes of criminal behavior and why.

  3. CRJ 308 ASH Tutorial Course CRJ 308 WEEK 1 DQ 2 DEVELOPMENT OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR CRJ 308 WEEK 1 JOURNAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL INFLUENCES OF PSYCHOPATHIC BEHAVIOR • Some researchers and theorists believe that an interaction of both psychological factors (e.g., biology, personality, and cognitive) and sociological factors can explain criminal behavior. Which psychological and sociological factors do you believe have the most influence on the development of criminal behavior, and why? • Psychological and Sociological Influences of Psychopathic BehaviorReview the video, In the Shadow of Feeling, and reflect on the various childhood psychological and sociological influences that can contribute to psychopathic behavior.Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your journal entry.

  4. CRJ 308 ASH Tutorial Course CRJ 308 WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT PERSONALITY DISORDERS AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR CRJ 308 WEEK 2 DQ 1 A GENETIC OR BIOLOGICAL LINK • Personality Disorders and Criminal BehaviorSelect one of the personality disorders discussed in Chapter 4 (i.e., odd or eccentric personality disorders, dramatic personality disorders, anxious or fearful personality disorders, or antisocial personality disorder) and locate two to three scholarly articles in the Ashford Library that discusses a link between that personality disorder and the development of criminal behavior. • A Genetic or Biological Link? • Considering that factors such as eye color, hair color, facial features, body figures, and personality characteristics are passed down from generation to generation, could criminal behavior or criminal tendencies also be passed down? Thus, is there a genetic or biological link to understanding criminal behavior? Explain how temperament (which is determined largely by genetic or biological influences)

  5. CRJ 308 ASH Tutorial Course CRJ 308 WEEK 2 DQ 2 BIOLOGICAL APPROACH VERSUS THE PERSONALITY APPROACH CRJ 308 WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT BRAIN DYSFUNCTION IN CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR • Compare and contrast the temperament and biological approach and the personality approach with respect to development, causes of behavior, and influences on criminal behavior. Which approach do you feel has more of an influence on developing criminal characteristics?  • Brain Dysfunction in Criminal BehaviorWatch the video, The Brain and Violence: Secrets of Your Mind. In your paper, discuss the role that brain damage, abnormalities in brain structure, and disturbances in brain chemistry may play in criminal behavior. Support your discussion with two to three scholarly articles from the Ashford University Library that discuss the role of brain dysfunction and neuropsychological deficits in criminal behavior.

  6. CRJ 308 ASH Tutorial Course CRJ 308 WEEK 3 DQ 1 SOCIAL REINFORCERS AND PUNISHERS CRJ 308 WEEK 3 DQ 2 WHAT MOTIVATES OFFENDERS TO COMMIT CRIME • Social Reinforcers and Punishers • Gangs and gang violence persist as a significant concern for criminal justice and society at large. Considering the social learning theory and the links to antisocial behavior, describe how social reinforcers and punishers as well as differential associations may be linked to gang involvement and gang-related delinquency. • What Motivates Offenders to Commit Crime? • Discuss at least three social-cognitive factors that motivate offenders to commit crime. Select one of the prevention and treatment programs discussed in Chapter 7, and discuss how that program can be used to treat the three factors you selected. Please be sure to locate at least one scholarly reference from the Ashford University Library to further explore the program you selected.

  7. CRJ 308 ASH Tutorial Course CRJ 308 WEEK 4 DQ 1 ID CRJ 308 WEEK 4 DQ 2 HUMANIST AND INTERACTIONIST THEORIES • Id, Ego, and Superego • As with personality theories, Freud’s theory and other psychoanalytic theories may be difficult to test and prove in court. Analyze Freud’s theory and discuss the impact that it has on the development of criminal behavior. What roles do the Id, Ego, and Superego play in problematic behavior, and what influence do defensive mechanisms have on the development of criminal behavior? • Humanist and Interactionist Theories • Select two of the humanist and interactionist theories presented in Chapter 8 of the text. Compare and contrast the features of the theories, with respect to the causes and influences of criminal behavior. Discuss the pros and cons of each theory. Which theory do you believe is most valid and why?Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.

  8. CRJ 308 ASH Tutorial Course CRJ 308 WEEK 4 JOURNAL REFLECTION ON THEORIES OF CRIME CRJ 308 WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT FINAL CASE STUDY • Consider the various perspectives and theories of crime that we have discussed in class and reflect on which theory or theories you find most valid. Which theory, or theories, do you believe thoroughly and effectively describe the causes of criminal behavior? What programs are available to treat criminal behavior with respect to the theory or perspective you selected? Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your journal entry. • Explore, in depth, one well-known criminal case. You may select your own case, or select from one of the following: Jeffery McDonald, Andrea Yates, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wournos, John Wayne Gacy, Philip Markoff (the Craigslist killer), Scott Peterson, Anthony Sowell, or Dennis Rader (BTK strangler). Your case study should focus on the following: • Summarize the case, including a description of the offense

  9. CRJ 308 ASH Tutorial Course For More Course Tutorials Visit www.uoptutorial.com

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