Identify how Sampson and Laub’s theory and Moffitt’s theory are similar and how they are different.

What will be an ideal response?


Both theories discuss how peers influence criminality. Both also discuss trajectories to criminality. While Sampson and Laub discuss transitions and how these can eliminate offending, Moffitt considers neurological problems and disadvantages that lead to offending and asserts that criminals will continue to commit crimes regardless of transitions.

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