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How does Homicide and Family Violence apply a specific learning theory, using a different theory for each. Explain how the principles of learning theory may be used to account for each crime. Explain whether or not learning theory accounts for criminal behavior in general and why or why not, using specific example.

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Homicide may apply the specific learning theory of behaviorism due to the fact that an individual may be conditioned to utilize homicide as a means by which to solve problems if they are rewarded by such behavior. The operate conditioning aspect of behaviorism could be utilized in a situation where gang members are rewarded by their colleagues with admiration and ...

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