What sorts of factors does Dr. Bonta’s theory of crime focus on and what sort of approach does he advocate for when deciding whether a theory has merit?
Module 03: Reflection Assignment 3: Criminological Versus Psychological Theories of Crime
Read this interview and answer the following questions.
According to the interview with Dr. Bonta, in what ways do criminological theories of crime and psychological theories of crime fundamentally differ from one another?
What sorts of factors does Dr. Bonta’s theory of crime focus on and what sort of approach does he advocate for when deciding whether a theory has merit?