IMITATION

MAIN IDEA

• Behavior branches from the beliefs or punishes one believes.
• People tend to copycat their idolized criminals.
• They see that criminal as a inspiration.
• So they are more likely to commit the same crime themselves.

HOW?

• Theory came about from observing individuals
• This theory is still valid today.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

• Important because it makes criminals more predictable.
• Ex: the fame or attention a criminal receives by the media
• Could push someone to do the same crime for attention.

CAN IT BE FIXED?

• Offer positive roll models to people
• Positive roll models would cancel out negative ones.