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Lifeline of a felon - Coggle Diagram
Lifeline of a felon
Stages of Developmental Psychology
Cognitive
Piaget's Stages
Sensorimotor Stage (Birth-2 years): Exploration through senses; lack of object permanence might lead to misunderstanding consequences of actions.
Preoperational Stage (2-7 years): Egocentrism, difficulty understanding different viewpoints; might struggle with empathy.
Concrete Operational Stage (7-11 years): Development of logical thinking; still concrete in understanding right and wrong.
Formal Operational Stage (12 years and up): Abstract thinking begins; can understand complex social issues, but risk-taking may increase.
Biosocial
Infancy and Early Childhood: Physical growth, brain development. Environmental influences on brain development, exposure to toxins or trauma leading to behavioral issues.
Adolescence: Puberty, brain still developing, particularly in areas controlling judgment and impulse control.
Emerging Adulthood: Physical peak, but full brain maturity not reached until mid-20s, influencing decision-making and risk behavior.
Psychosocial
Erikson’s Stages
Trust vs. Mistrust (Infancy): Failure to develop trust can lead to feelings of fear, a potential root of antisocial behavior.
Autonomy vs. Shame/Doubt (Early Childhood): Lack of independence can foster shame; might lead to defiance or unlawful behavior as compensation.
Identity vs. Role Confusion (Adolescence): Struggle with identity may lead to association with negative peer groups as a form of identity exploration.
Intimacy vs. Isolation (Young Adulthood): Failure in forming intimate relationships can enhance isolation, possibly escalating antisocial behavior.
Identity
Marcia’s Theory
Identity Diffusion: Lack of direction and commitment may contribute to susceptibility to criminal influence.
Foreclosure: Premature commitment to roles and values; rebellion against imposed identities could lead to criminal behavior.
Moratorium: Experimentation phase; unstable personal values might lead to risky behaviors.
Identity Achievement: Successful resolution leads to strong sense of self; failure can result in ongoing identity crisis.
Moral/Morality
Kohlberg’s Stages
Pre-conventional Level: Obedience to avoid punishment and personal gain; self-interest could lead to justifying illegal actions.
Conventional Level: Conformity to rules, but may be influenced by peer pressure leading to deviant behavior.
Post-conventional Level: Recognizes broader moral rules; may conflict with laws, leading to choices that could be criminal.
Potential Pathways to Becoming a Felon
Influence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Role of substance abuse as a coping mechanism.
Peer pressure and the need for social acceptance.
Economic deprivation and its role in criminal behavior.
Potential lack of positive role models and supportive environments.
Exposure to violence and normalization of aggressive responses.