Theory
(Reasons why people commit
1.Demonological Theory
2.Classical Theory
3.Positivist Theory
4.Anomie Theory
5.Psychoanalytical Theory
6.Somatotyping Theory by
Sheldon
7.Differential Association
Theory
Group No. 1
8.Imitation-Suggestion Theory
Motives
(Cite a situation on which this
crime)
worldly powers, religious
belief, supernatural powers
human freewill and the
purpose of penalty is
retribution
some people have biological
and mental traits.
social condition in which
people's norms and values no
longer sync with those of
society.
consciousness and
unconsciousness of an
individual
Body build of a person
determines his/her criminal
tendency or behavior
people learn values, attitudes,
techniques, and motives for
criminal behavior through their
interactions with others.
Which apply in crime as well
as in all others aspect of social
life are basic. An individual
can observe the behavior of
Example
theory is applicable)
C committing crime for the
reason that they are possessed
by demons like Killing or
murder.
death penalty
A insane person not be in
prison, he/she must be treated
by mental alienist first.
states of normlessness and de
regulation.
A teenager suffering from
anxiety or great fear
Classification of human, their
physique types. Differencial
A child has parents who are
professional art thieves. Under
differential association theory,
the child will likely learn how
to steal art.
The repetition of the act of one
person by another under the
influence of suggestion
offered.
 potential models either directly
or indirectly

9.Labelling Theory claim that by labeling certain deviant changes over time can
people as criminal or deviant vary significantly across
society encourages them to culture.
become more.

10.Strain Theory This theory states that society a person assaulting his/her
put pressure on people to peers.
chieve socially approved goals
but lack means to achieve the
goal