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For each discussion activity, you are responsible for posting a reply to at least one postings made by your classmates.
After you have made your original post, read some of the posts from your classmates and construct two reply post of 100-150 words that responds to two of your group-mate’s original posts. Your reply post should be written such that it does one or more of: identifies something that you find especially interesting or insightful about your classmate’s original post; poses an engaging and relevant question and/or builds on the ideas from your classmate’s original post; raises a real-life experience or observation that you feel would be relevant to illustrate or help further develop an idea or point in your classmate’s original post.
Please note that you will need to make an original post before you can read and respond to your peers’ posts.
Some points to keep in mind:
Be clear and to the point in your postings.
Edit your work. Your posts should be coherent and use proper grammar and spelling.
Keep postings to 100-150 words. Quality is better than quantity.
Contribute your own thoughts about the material you have read.
Support your thoughts by referencing the readings used, and references used in post below or other outside literature.
Raise additional questions or points of discussion to stimulate further discussion.
If you have questions, show that you have already tried to find a solution.
Respect the viewpoints of your peers. Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a point. Assume good intentions.
Use the proper terminology introduced in the course readings.
When using literature in your postings, make sure to provide references in proper APA 7 Style.
Show respect and sensitivity to peers’ gender, cultural and linguistic background, political, and religious beliefs.
You are strongly encouraged to take the time to review the following documents on writing quality discussion posting and on taking roles in discussions.Taking a role in online discussion.Taking a Role in Online Discussions Below are some roles that anyone in an online discussion can fulfill in order to help move an online discussion forward in productive ways. See if you can determine what role is required in your online discussion and then write a message that takes on that role. Devil’s Advocate • Takes opposing points of view to those currently under discussion Pollinator • Travels to other groups, reads their postings and summarizes points made in other groups not made in home group. Facilitator • Comments on the groups process (e.g. “Perhaps we should all remember to put a subject line in our messages.”) • Encourages others to participate, • Starts a thread or an idea on the topic, if the discussion lags. Summarizer / Discussion Weaver • Summarizes the discussion for the group at specific intervals in 1 or 2 short paragraphs. Usually summarizes twice per week or if the discussion lags • Reminds others about what has already been discussed. • Asks the group what issues have been concluded and what ones are still to be discussed. • Relates ideas in posted messages to one another. Researcher • Assumes responsibility for looking at what is available on the net, journals etc. and brings ideas back to the group. Responder • Replies to others and builds on the ideas of others. This is a role that everyone in the group must perform for every discussion.
POST-1( Emily Terranova )
I decided to ask my parents what they believe leads an individual to kill another individual. After reading my mom and dad’s responses I was able to align their reasonings with theories from Brookman’s readings. Here are my parents’ responses and how I believe they connect to Brookman’s theories:Melissa (my mother, age 46) said: “Marital affairs can also lead people to become killers. A partner is having a side relationship and the new person isn’t aware of the current relationship their new love has. The person who is in a long-term relationship, maybe with children, will kill off their family so they can move on without the “old” family feeling hurt and abandoned. It also stops the worry of divorce costs, custody battles and baggage in the new relationship. These people also lose sight of reality and live in a delusional mindset.”This response highlights theories regarding emotional and psychological factors. In Brookman’s piece, Psychological Explanations of Homicide, she mentions how emotional deprivation may lead an individual to kill. Emotional deprivation and inadequate nurturing or care can lead to frustration. This frustration can blind an individual, as they begin to lose sight of reality and see only one, tragic and unfortunate way out of a situation. As Melissa mentioned in her answer, if one person in a relationship is being cheated on, neglected, and deprived of attention altogether they may become so full of anger and clouded by frustration that they turn to violence. Melissa also mentions a “delusional mindset” in her response which reflects Brookman’s exploration of mental illness and its relation to violent behaviors. Those experiencing mental illnesses or emotional crises may lose touch with reality and turn to violence (Brookman, 2005). Regarding her age, my mom’s response may have to do with her understanding of the consequences that come with marital issues. Although she has not faced these issues personally, being a middle-aged woman has likely exposed my mom to situations involving other couples and their difficulties with marital relationships. Joe (my dad, age 49) said:“Protecting your loved ones from a threat may lead to homicide.”While Joe’s response is far shorter, it brings up issues relating to defensive behaviours and how individuals kill to protect themselves and others. Individuals who perceive threats may resort to extreme measures to protect their loved ones (Brookman, 2005). To use my dad’s response as an example, a father who believes his family is in danger may commit a crime to protect his loved ones. The perceived threat that the father sees and is experiencing clouds his better judgment, inducing paranoia and fear, resulting in a homicide. Additionally, one may experience internal turmoil as they perceive a threat to their family. In these situations, a response to protect and even kill may not be premeditated but a desperate action taken to protect their loved ones (Brookman, 2005). Joe’s response to the discussion question makes sense as he is a father himself and has strong protective instincts towards his family.
References: Brookman, F. (2005). Biological explanations of homicide. In Understanding Homicide (pp. 56–74). SAGE Publications Ltd. http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781446216361.n3
Brookman, F. (2005). Psychological explanations of homicide. In Understanding Homicide (pp. 75–99). SAGE Publications Ltd. http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781446216361.n4
Post-2 ( Kaitlynn Piche)
After asking a friend and family member how they would explain what leads an individual to kill another individual, the first response I received was that homicide occurs from personal choices and moral failings. He believes that individuals who commit homicide are typically driven by personal conflicts or a lack of self-control, often tied to substance abuse or revenge. He primarily excludes external factors and focuses on an individual’s choice. This view aligns with Gottfredson and Hirschi’s theory. They believed that those with low self-control are more vulnerable to the temptations of crime (Brookman, 2021). According to their theory, criminals are impulsive, risk-takers, have low cognitive and academic skills, are self-centred, have low empathy, and have short time horizons. Wilson and Herrnstein’s view on an individual’s criminal tendencies can also relate to this view, as they argue whether a person commits a crime depends upon whether the perceived benefits outweigh the potential costs (Brookman, 2021). This opinion on homicide came from my grandfather. As an older male from a rural background, his view reflects a more conservative, justice-focused approach. With his father having been a soldier, he grew up with an idea of the aspects of the criminal justice system, strengthening his belief in personal accountability. His rural location may also shape his view, as he sees fewer incidents of organized crime or gang violence but more substance abuse-related violence, particularly with alcohol. The second response I received was from my friend majoring in sociology. She believes individuals who commit homicide come from environments where violence is normalized. She believes that growing up in a community marked by crime, poverty, and a lack of resources leads individuals to learn violent behaviours from those around them. This type of violence can stem from a lack of positive role models, as well as the absence of adequate social interventions to try and break the cycle of violence. Her view strongly aligns with social learning theory, which suggests that behaviour is learned through direct experience or observation. In communities where violence is common, individuals are more likely to model their actions from what they have seen or experienced because it is repeatedly reinforced in their environment. Willie’s classification scheme of murderers, where he developed the “psychopathic” personality, can also relate to this view on homicide. This type of individual fails to learn from their experiences due to a damaged ego structure (Brookman, 2021). As such, they would be failing to learn from the violent experiences they have had in their environments. As a sociology major, she is familiar with social criminological theories that emphasize how behaviours are learned. Her urban upbringing provides firsthand exposure to the challenges faced by communities where violence is constant. Being young and female and studying in a field that highlights societal inequalities, she gravitates toward theories that emphasize prevention and intervention rather than solely focusing on criminal punishment.Brookman, F. (2005). Biological explanations of homicide. In Understanding Homicide (pp.
56-74). SAGE Publications Ltd, https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446216361
Brookman, F. (2005). Psychological explanations of homicide. In Understanding Homicide (pp.
75-99). SAGE Publications Ltd, https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446216361
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Label post -1 as (Emily Terranova ) Post -1 summary reply WRITE in 8-12 lines also add personal opInion it should be personal opnion about other post and also add creative attrcative question.Donot use AI AND CHATGPT AS MAM HAS SOFTWARE TO DETECT EACH AND EVERY LINE . She has software to detect each and every single word.
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