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California State University, San Bernardino

Theses/Dissertations

2008

Criminal psychology

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The Nine Reasons Why Inmates Offend: Rational Choice And Determinism, Anthony Robert Carbo Jan 2008

The Nine Reasons Why Inmates Offend: Rational Choice And Determinism, Anthony Robert Carbo

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The purpose of this study was to consolidate the myriad theories of crime and create a comprehensive list of reasons a person may violate the law. This thesis aimed to accurately identify and categorize the general criminal motivations of sentenced inmates at Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center (GHRC). By administering a survey to sentenced inmates this study supported the research hypothesis that all of the participants would agree that they had committed their illegal act due exclusively to one or more of the nine reasons discussed.