Compare the General Theory of Crime to the Extended Low Self-Control Theory. How are they similar? How do they differ?
What will be an ideal response?
The General Theory of Crime was developed by Gottfredson and Hirschi in 1990. The main proposition of this theory is that low self-control is the most important predictor for delinquent and analogous behaviors. Why some people turn to criminal behavior and others do not, is because offenders have a propensity or tendency to take advantage of opportunities for criminal behavior. This propensity to engage in criminal behavior results from a lack of direct control or guidance by parents or caregivers early in life. In 1999, Christopher Schreck, recognized that the General Theory of Crime could also be used to explain victimization, not just offending. Schreck developed the Extended Low Self Control Theory in which he argued that there are often parallels between victimization and offending. This raised the possibility that a common underlying cause can influence the likelihood of both becoming an offender and a victim.
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