Deviance and Control Theory

Biological Explanation

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Lombroso 1876 (1876 - low in historical validity)Behaviour is caused by inherited attributes Researched 1400 prisoners(1400 prisoners - good sample size)

Psychological Explanation

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Eyseneck 1970(1970 - historically valid)Criminality is correlated with personality

Definitions of Deviance

Normative deviance “refers to the actions which differ from the accepted standards of a society....it consists of violation of social norms.” Shared values and ways of behaving (norms).  Can these change over time?