“[Lifestyle] Theory Was Devised Primarily To Assist...

â€Å"[Lifestyle] theory was devised primarily to assist correctional counselors to change criminal thinking patterns† (Introduction to Criminology, p. 274) and so what Walters was trying to have a theory that proved that criminal behavior was more of a lifestyle than any other form of behavior. It is the biological and environmental conditions that aid criminals into making certain choices thus guiding them into criminal cognitions. Those cognitions are then formed through thinking errors that lead them into behavioral patterns only to guarantee criminality. Although these are two different theories they are very similar in that they both explain that criminal behavior comes from influences that are around the offender. In Differential†¦show more content†¦These groups then aid to form the biological conditions of an individual which then come down to the choices that they make. While each theory has many similarities there are also differences. In the Reading 13 it goes more in depth in the Differential Association Theory and I found that it uses three different â€Å"variables to measure the likelihood of criminal exposure† (Reading 13, p.217). These variables consist of the individuals’ definition and others’ definition towards the law, and the number of friends they associate with. The individual definition examines the individuals’ degree to tolerance for criminal behavior, meaning, do they stand for it or not. The other definition is exposure to other individuals that hold definitions that are favorable to violating the law. Then the third variable is friends. The number of criminal associates influences what kind of criminal behavior is committed or taken part in. Another major difference between Differential Association Theory and Lifestyle Theory is that Lifestyle theory believes that crime is not a behavior but a way of life. Criminal behavior is caused by thinking errors that arise from past actions and or decisions made earlier on in life. These decisions make negative impacts on the biological and environmental conditions that one has. Lifestyle Theory focuses on individual impacts rather than the ones made through association explained in Differential Association Theory. I found that both ofShow MoreRelatedCorrectional Administration Reviewer18383 Words   |  74 PagesCORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION CHIVAS GOCELA DULGUIME, R.C I. INTRODUCTION PENOLOGY - the study of punishment of crime. - a branch of Criminology dealing with prison management, and the deterrence and reformatory treatment of criminals. SOURCES OF THE TERM PENOLOGY: a. Peno was derived from Greek word â€Å"piono† and from the Latin word â€Å"poena†, both terms mean punishment. b. Logy was from the Latin word â€Å"logos†, meaning science. c. Penology distinguish from Penitentiary Science- Penology deals