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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Week 1 of CRJS 4102: The Criminal Mind.
This week is the first of four in which you will examine theories that answer the question “Why
do people commit crimes?” You begin, this week, by focusing on social and behavioral
theories of criminal behavior. The basic premise of these theories is that humans are born as a
blank slate—with no inherent tendencies or urges to commit crimes—and it is only through
their interaction with the environment that they learn to commit crimes.
Social and behavioral theories provide only one perspective of many for why people commit
crimes. In subsequent weeks, you will explore cognitive, psychological, and biological theories
that also account for criminal behavior.
Note: In Weeks 1–4, there is a five-question Check for Understanding Quiz, which
you may take as many times as you would like between Day 1 and Day 7. You are
encouraged to take the Check for Understanding Quiz at the beginning of the week
to self-assess what you may already know and what you still need to learn about
theories of criminal behavior. You may then take the Check for Understanding Quiz
again at the end of the week, after you have read all of the Learning Resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Analyze causes of criminal behavior
Evaluate the extent to which criminal behavior is learned
Apply social and behavioral concepts and theories of criminal behavior
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WEEK 1: AT A GLANCE
LEARNING TO BE A CRIMINAL—SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
THEORIES OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Week 1 of CRJS 4102: The Criminal
Mind.
This week is the first of four in which you will
examine theories that answer the question “Why
do people commit crimes?” You begin, this week,
by focusing on social and behavioral theories of
criminal behavior. The basic premise of these
theories is that humans are born as a blank slate
—with no inherent tendencies or urges to commit
crimes—and it is only through their interaction
with the environment that they learn to commit crimes.
Social and behavioral theories provide only one perspective of many for why people commit
crimes. In subsequent weeks, you will explore cognitive, psychological, and biological theories that
also account for criminal behavior.
Note: In Weeks 1–4, there is a five-question Check for Understanding Quiz, which you
may take as many times as you would like between Day 1 and Day 7. You are
encouraged to take the Check for Understanding Quiz at the beginning of the week to
self-assess what you may already know and what you still need to learn about theories
of criminal behavior. You may then take the Check for Understanding Quiz again at the
end of the week, after you have read all of the Learning Resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Analyze causes of criminal behavior
DISCUSSION 1 DISCUSSION 2 QUIZ RESOURCES WEEK IN REVIEW
10/14/26, 7:48 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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Evaluate the extent to which criminal behavior is learned
Apply social and behavioral concepts and theories of criminal behavior
10/14/26, 7:48 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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WEEK 1: AT A GLANCE
LEARNING TO BE A CRIMINAL—SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
THEORIES OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Week 1 of CRJS 4102: The Criminal
Mind.
This week is the first of four in which you will
examine theories that answer the question “Why
do people commit crimes?” You begin, this week,
by focusing on social and behavioral theories of
criminal behavior. The basic premise of these
theories is that humans are born as a blank slate
—with no inherent tendencies or urges to commit
crimes—and it is only through their interaction
with the environment that they learn to commit crimes.
Social and behavioral theories provide only one perspective of many for why people commit
crimes. In subsequent weeks, you will explore cognitive, psychological, and biological theories that
also account for criminal behavior.
Note: In Weeks 1–4, there is a five-question Check for Understanding Quiz, which you
may take as many times as you would like between Day 1 and Day 7. You are
encouraged to take the Check for Understanding Quiz at the beginning of the week to
self-assess what you may already know and what you still need to learn about theories
of criminal behavior. You may then take the Check for Understanding Quiz again at the
end of the week, after you have read all of the Learning Resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Analyze causes of criminal behavior
DISCUSSION 1 DISCUSSION 2 QUIZ RESOURCES WEEK IN REVIEW
10/14/26, 7:48 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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Evaluate the extent to which criminal behavior is learned
Apply social and behavioral concepts and theories of criminal behavior
10/14/26, 7:48 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Week 1 of CRJS 4102: The Criminal Mind.
This week is the first of four in which you will examine theories that answer the question “Why
do people commit crimes?” You begin, this week, by focusing on social and behavioral
theories of criminal behavior. The basic premise of these theories is that humans are born as a
blank slate—with no inherent tendencies or urges to commit crimes—and it is only through
their interaction with the environment that they learn to commit crimes.
Social and behavioral theories provide only one perspective of many for why people commit
crimes. In subsequent weeks, you will explore cognitive, psychological, and biological theories
that also account for criminal behavior.
Note: In Weeks 1–4, there is a five-question Check for Understanding Quiz, which
you may take as many times as you would like between Day 1 and Day 7. You are
encouraged to take the Check for Understanding Quiz at the beginning of the week
to self-assess what you may already know and what you still need to learn about
theories of criminal behavior. You may then take the Check for Understanding Quiz
again at the end of the week, after you have read all of the Learning Resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Analyze causes of criminal behavior
Evaluate the extent to which criminal behavior is learned
Apply social and behavioral concepts and theories of criminal behavior
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media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/Canvas/Get
ty/1920×938/GettyLicense_78289099.jpg)
10/14/26, 7:47 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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WEEK 1: AT A GLANCE
LEARNING TO BE A CRIMINAL—SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
THEORIES OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Week 1 of CRJS 4102: The Criminal
Mind.
This week is the first of four in which you will
examine theories that answer the question “Why
do people commit crimes?” You begin, this week,
by focusing on social and behavioral theories of
criminal behavior. The basic premise of these
theories is that humans are born as a blank slate
—with no inherent tendencies or urges to commit
crimes—and it is only through their interaction
with the environment that they learn to commit crimes.
Social and behavioral theories provide only one perspective of many for why people commit
crimes. In subsequent weeks, you will explore cognitive, psychological, and biological theories that
also account for criminal behavior.
Note: In Weeks 1–4, there is a five-question Check for Understanding Quiz, which you
may take as many times as you would like between Day 1 and Day 7. You are
encouraged to take the Check for Understanding Quiz at the beginning of the week to
self-assess what you may already know and what you still need to learn about theories
of criminal behavior. You may then take the Check for Understanding Quiz again at the
end of the week, after you have read all of the Learning Resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Analyze causes of criminal behavior
DISCUSSION 1 DISCUSSION 2 QUIZ RESOURCES WEEK IN REVIEW
10/14/26, 7:48 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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Evaluate the extent to which criminal behavior is learned
Apply social and behavioral concepts and theories of criminal behavior
10/14/26, 7:48 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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**## Week1_AtaGlance_TheCriminalMind-Fall2026.pdf**
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Week 1 of CRJS 4102: The Criminal Mind.
This week is the first of four in which you will examine theories that answer the question “Why
do people commit crimes?” You begin, this week, by focusing on social and behavioral
theories of criminal behavior. The basic premise of these theories is that humans are born as a
blank slate—with no inherent tendencies or urges to commit crimes—and it is only through
their interaction with the environment that they learn to commit crimes.
Social and behavioral theories provide only one perspective of many for why people commit
crimes. In subsequent weeks, you will explore cognitive, psychological, and biological theories
that also account for criminal behavior.
Note: In Weeks 1–4, there is a five-question Check for Understanding Quiz, which
you may take as many times as you would like between Day 1 and Day 7. You are
encouraged to take the Check for Understanding Quiz at the beginning of the week
to self-assess what you may already know and what you still need to learn about
theories of criminal behavior. You may then take the Check for Understanding Quiz
again at the end of the week, after you have read all of the Learning Resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Analyze causes of criminal behavior
Evaluate the extent to which criminal behavior is learned
Apply social and behavioral concepts and theories of criminal behavior
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media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/Canvas/Get
ty/1920×938/GettyLicense_78289099.jpg)
10/14/26, 7:47 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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**## Week1_AtaGlance_TheCriminalMind-Fall20261.pdf**
WEEK 1: AT A GLANCE
LEARNING TO BE A CRIMINAL—SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
THEORIES OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Week 1 of CRJS 4102: The Criminal
Mind.
This week is the first of four in which you will
examine theories that answer the question “Why
do people commit crimes?” You begin, this week,
by focusing on social and behavioral theories of
criminal behavior. The basic premise of these
theories is that humans are born as a blank slate
—with no inherent tendencies or urges to commit
crimes—and it is only through their interaction
with the environment that they learn to commit crimes.
Social and behavioral theories provide only one perspective of many for why people commit
crimes. In subsequent weeks, you will explore cognitive, psychological, and biological theories that
also account for criminal behavior.
Note: In Weeks 1–4, there is a five-question Check for Understanding Quiz, which you
may take as many times as you would like between Day 1 and Day 7. You are
encouraged to take the Check for Understanding Quiz at the beginning of the week to
self-assess what you may already know and what you still need to learn about theories
of criminal behavior. You may then take the Check for Understanding Quiz again at the
end of the week, after you have read all of the Learning Resources.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
Analyze causes of criminal behavior
DISCUSSION 1 DISCUSSION 2 QUIZ RESOURCES WEEK IN REVIEW
10/14/26, 7:48 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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Evaluate the extent to which criminal behavior is learned
Apply social and behavioral concepts and theories of criminal behavior
10/14/26, 7:48 PM Week 1: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026
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