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Jim, from the Phase 4 Key Assignment, has decided to stay in the 21st century. He has not been able to stay out of trouble and has broken into 2 homes and stolen the following items:

• The keys to a new car
• Five hundred dollars in cash
• An expensive watch

Again, he has come to the attention of the juvenile justice system. In this court, there are 2 opposing factors. The first factor depends upon a purely psychological view. The second factor depends upon a purely sociological view. These 2 factors will argue in court why he fits their reasoning of why he committed the crime.

Assignment Guidelines

• Based on instructor feedback and peer review, revise your Phase 4 Key Assignment accordingly.
• Next, add to your Key Assignment by addressing the following questions in 500–750 words:
  • How would the psychological theory explain Jim’s behavior? Explain.
  • How would the sociological theory explain Jim’s behavior? Explain.
  • How would Jim be treated under the psychological theory? Explain.
  • How would he be treated under the sociological theory? Explain.
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.