Day 4: Emma chimes in about Criminology Professor Dr. Kane and Murder by the Book...

 By: Emma Lai


The students heard from Dr. Michael Kane, a criminology professor at the University of St. Thomas. He shared several theories about the cause of criminal behavior. They ranged from basic explanations like that state people just want to break laws, to more complicated theories about how life drives people to. Students were especially interested in the theory of having two switches. Someone's internal switch is the voice that tells them right from wrong, and their external switches (like friends, family, environment) are what push a person to act unethically or break the law. Dr. Kane gave the students a simple example to think about: If you got to class and the teacher was not present, but the upcoming test was on their desk, what would you do? Internally, the students knew cheating on a test was wrong, however, external factors provided a different incentive. Looking at the test would help the student succeed while offering them popularity among their peers by sharing answers. For any crime, there are always layers of choices that went into play before the. 


After lunch, the group went to Murder by the Book, a nearby bookstore. The store was filled with shelves of mystery books from all genres. Students enjoyed the afternoon hours shopping for books, exploring stories, and hanging out with each other.

 


The day concluded with another thrilling episode of Criminal Minds. The show has become the students' favorite form of entertainment for their M-Term! 



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