Evalluation of SLT theory of criminality

Evaluation of SLT Theory of Criminality

+ Evidence from Bandora shows that anti-social agressive behavour is imitated, agression is learned through observation.
- Study is low in ecological validity because it was a labatory experiment that does not reflect real life.
- Charlton found no difference in behavour in children before and after the introduction of TV
- The supporting studdies only focus on the short term effects and o not represtent the long term.
- There s no explanation of criminals who have had no role models - does not take into accoud the biological approach.
+ Practical applications in link between media and anti-social behavour, e.g. watershed

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