Disscusion Topic : “Classical theory” is one of the earliest criminological theories, and argues that people choose to commit a crime out of their “free will.” Later criminological theories suggest that environmental factors also influence criminal behavior. Think about the implications of this shift. Discuss how we can punish offenders if external factors, which are beyond an individual’s control, are responsible for the crimes committed. If “free will” is not a valid causal factor, how should our society respond to crime? For Criminology Class

Question 1: for those students who do not take traffic school, which of the following is true? . they are 75% more likely to get a traffic ticket, 24% more likely to be involved in an accident, and 16% more likely to have an accident! . they are 10% more likely to get a traffic ticket, 24% more likely to be involved in an accident, and 75% more likely to have an accident - they are 5% more likely to get a traffic ticket, 75% more likely to be involved in an accident, and 16% more likely to have an accident - they are 50% more likely to get a traffic ticket, 5% more likely to be involved in an accident, and 24% more likely to have an accident