Choice theory

Over view of Reality Therapy Reality therapy was developed by Dr, William Glasser in 1965 and founded on the principles of choice theory. Reality therapy focuses on issues affecting the person in the present and what they are currently doing rather than on their past experiences; reality therapy is goal directed and focuses on aspects that the client is capable of changing. Glasser proposes five basic needs that people strive to meet throughout their lives: Survival, love & belonging, power,…

1) A $100 bill is lying on the ground in the middle of campus. No one is close to it and there are few people outside. Is the money taken? - I chose rational choice theory because the money is lying on the ground, and no one is out asking if they have found a specific amount of money. He is making a conscious decision as to whether pick up the money or not. He is not stealing the money from anyone, and no one is questioning him about finding any money. The money is just lying on the ground. No,…

Two of the modern theoretical approaches that I found most interesting are feminism and feminist theory and rational choice. Feminism and feminist theory is defined as “a sociological perspective that emphasizes the centrality of gender in analyzing the social world and particularly the uniqueness of the experience of women” (Giddens, 1996, page 20). Gender is very important and plays a strong role in many aspects of our everyday lives, however people mainly focus on the impact men have rather…

As an institution, the theory became far more formalised and mature as a stand-alone criminology theory by the 1980s. The concept of criminal investigative analysis relying on collected crime statistics had become a dominant approach of investigation by the FBI. Study of criminals' behaviors, personalities and physical…

criminological theory as “ a set of concepts linked together by a series of statements to explain why an event or phenomenon occurs” (Pg. 75). In my opinion, the criminology theory that best explains drug use, which includes purchasing and possessing of drugs, is rational choice theory. Rational choice theory is the idea that an individual makes a reasonable choice after weighing in on the costs and benefits and then decides what they are going to do. In simple terms, rational choice theory is…

Rationality is a term that most people understand as making sensible decisions and choices based on facts and the amount information someone possess in a particular situation. However, in the world of economics and psychology this term can be assumed in two different contrasts. In economics, rationality can be defined as individuals making decisions based on their self-interest as well as maximising their utility. This is also mentioned by Edgeworth (1881 p.16) where he states ‘the first…

high drug usage and gang violence, they have no choice but to adapt with their surroundings. There is not much opportunity within the community and the unemployment…

Groenendijk (1997) in his Journal Article of Crime, Law and Social Change that principal-agent theory is a sub set of political corruption. The principal-agent theory of corruption is categories into two; the principal (one which is corrupting) and an agent (one who is corrupted). The principal-agent model is used to political corruption in representatives democracies yet not limited to bureaucratic corruption. According to Handbook of Dispute Resolution by Michael and Robert (2005), who…

Rational choice theory assumes that offenders respond selectively to characteristics of particular offenses. Rational Choice can be viewed as what philosopher call “folk Psychology”. The main portrayal of rational choice theory essentially anticipates that swift, certain, and severe sanction from different formal systems of social control creates costs that will possibly deter future criminal activity (Fagan & Piquero, 2010). Jeremy Bentham created the theory of rational choice as well as…

When going to an airport and being checked by security is a normal routine for every individual. Rational choice theory implies that all humans are rational creatures. Based on Rational choice theory, individuals make decisions that bring them the most benefit and satisfaction. This article is an example of rational choice theory on how a high level authority figure abused his power. When individuals go through security, everyone knows they are clear from other searches. Mr. Oquendo was a…