Capital Punishment and Theory View Full Description Please answer both of the following Forum Questions: 1. Using the main assumptions of Classical Criminology and/or its more modern version known as Rational Choice Theory, what do you think are the most significant arguments for and against capital punishment? As part of this Forum Question, and after considering both sides, should capital punishment be abolished and or retained…and specifically why? 2. After conducting your own research (e.g., via the online library, Internet, etc) regarding Classical Criminology and Positivist Criminology, which do you more closely prescribe to and specifically, why? Note: This Forum is directly connected to the following Course Learning Objectives: LO1. Apply the main assumptions of prominent theories within criminology (e.g., Strain Theory, Classical Criminology, Learning Theory, Labeling Theory, Rational Choice Theory, and others) to current topics within the criminal justice arena; LO2. Evaluate the use of capital punishment as a deterrent to criminal behavior; LO3. Compare and contrast the philosophical basis of classical and positivist criminological thought; Instructions: The response to each question should be a “minimum” of 500 words of content (does not count references and or restating a question) and include “at least” two properly referenced sources, in accordance with APA 6th edition, for full credit. Please see the syllabus for what constitutes a “substantive” response. Within your post, please place the first Forum response on top of the second, i.e., both Forum responses should be in the same post within the Forum
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Please answer both of the following Forum Questions:
1. Using the main assumptions of Classical Criminology and/or its more modern version known as Rational Choice Theory, what do you think are the most significant arguments for and against capital punishment?
As part of this Forum Question, and after considering both sides, should capital punishment be abolished and or retained…and specifically why?
2. After conducting your own research (e.g., via the online library, Internet, etc) regarding Classical Criminology and Positivist Criminology, which do you more closely prescribe to and
specifically, why?
1. Using the main assumptions of Classical Criminology and/or its more modern version known as Rational Choice Theory, what do you think are the most significant arguments for and against capital punishment?
As part of this Forum Question, and after considering both sides, should capital punishment be abolished and or retained…and specifically why?
2. After conducting your own research (e.g., via the online library, Internet, etc) regarding Classical Criminology and Positivist Criminology, which do you more closely prescribe to and
specifically, why?
Note: This Forum is directly connected to the following Course Learning Objectives:
LO1. Apply the main assumptions of prominent theories within criminology (e.g., Strain
Theory, Classical Criminology, Learning Theory, Labeling Theory, Rational Choice
Theory, and others) to current topics within the criminal justice arena;
LO2. Evaluate the use of capital punishment as a deterrent to criminal behavior;
LO3. Compare and contrast the philosophical basis of classical and positivist criminological
thought;
Theory, Classical Criminology, Learning Theory, Labeling Theory, Rational Choice
Theory, and others) to current topics within the criminal justice arena;
LO2. Evaluate the use of capital punishment as a deterrent to criminal behavior;
LO3. Compare and contrast the philosophical basis of classical and positivist criminological
thought;
Instructions: The response to each question should be a “minimum” of 500 words of content (does not count references and or restating a question) and include “at least” two properly referenced sources, in accordance with APA 6th edition, for full credit. Please see the syllabus for what constitutes a “substantive” response.
Within your post, please place the first Forum response on top of the second, i.e., both Forum responses should be in the same post within the Forum.
