Case Study : Applying Theory to Practice

Social scientists have proposed a number of theories to explain juvenile delinquency. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses. For this assignment, go to the following Website and select one of the juvenile case studies.

After reading the case, select one (1) of the psychological theories discussed in Chapter 4 of the text.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Summarize three (3) key aspects of the juvenile case study that you selected.

2. Highlight at least three (3) factors that you believe are important for one to understand the origins of the juvenile's delinquent behavior.

3. Apply at least two (2) concepts from the theory that you chose from the text that would help explain the juvenile's behavior.

4. Identify one (1) appropriate strategy geared toward preventing delinquency that is consistent with the theory you chose.

5. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Discussion- "The Changing Family System"

Using what you've learned this week, respond to the following prompts in your post:

• Explain at least two (2) roles that different parenting styles play in shaping the overall behavior of children. Next, indicate the significant impacts that each role has in contributing to delinquent behavior among juveniles.

• Think about the following question: Should juvenile delinquents be removed from their home and parent(s) and placed in a foster home or group home if the child continues to commit criminal acts after repeated attempts at treatment and confinement? Based on this question, discuss your thoughts on this subject. Provide support for your response.

Discussion- "Exploring Monopolies and Oligopolies"

Watch this video, Oligopolies and Monopolistic Competition, to help you prepare for this week's discussion.

Reply to these prompts by using the company for which you currently work, a business with which your familiar, or a dream business you want to start:

• With your selected business in mind, determine if it is competitive, monopolistic competitive, an oligopoly, or pure monopoly. Explain how you drew your conclusion about its market structure.

• How does the business/firm in this industry determine the price it will charge for the products or services it sells?

Discussion-"Considering Tradeoffs You Make Every Day"

Let's talk about two tradeoffs we face every day: how we spend our time and money.

We can only do two things with income: spend it or save it. Time is the ultimate resource. We can choose to spend time working to earn an income or we can do other things, broadly classified as leisure. Reply to these prompts to start your discussion:

• How does a change in interest rate affect your decision to spend or save? How would a change in the interest rate affect a firm's decision to invest or save?

• How might an increase in the wage rate affect what you do with your time?

• Now describe a tradeoff you've made in terms of time or income.