Complete a minimum 1000 word APA formatted research paper explaining the view of each of the listed theories and their stance on why some individuals are motivated to commit crimes while others in similar circumstances are not.

Motives and Theories

Complete a minimum 1000 word APA formatted research paper (1000 words for the body of the document, not including the title page, abstract, or reference page) explaining the view of each of the listed theories and their stance on why some individuals are motivated to commit crimes while others in similar circumstances are not.

• Rational Choice Theory
• Trait Theory
• Social Structure Theory
• Social Process Theory
• Social Conflict Theory
• Developmental Theory

Include a minimum of three references typed in APA format. You may use the class text as one of the three references. The other references must be peer-reviewed journal articles that come from the Proquest database accessible through the SSC library (online or on-campus) or websites that end in .gov. For instance, fbi.gov, bjs.gov ….Be advised that a general “Google” search of the topic is NOT an appropriate research method. Also keep in mind that the minimum of 1000 words only applies to the body of the document NOT the title page, reference page, or abstract.