Differential Association Theory (Psychology) and General Strain Theory (Sociology). You will compare and contrast these two theories and their explanations of offending behavior.

Your essay must rely on a minimum of fifteen (15) peer-reviewed journal articles.

To do this, you will:

• Address the concept of vicarious learning
   Introduce the assumptions of vicarious learning. Explain the relationship between learning and punishment.

• Introduce and explain both theories and their disciplinary perspectives.
  Discuss how vicarious learning and general strain can be applied to this question.
•  Actively compare and contrast the two theories and their explanations/arguments as to why people engage in crime.
• Lastly, you are to provide an argument as to which theory provides a better understanding of this essay question and why (you may also argue in favour of both theories, but you MUST provide an argument as to WHY).
• ALL arguments must be supported by the literature/research (not your own opinion).