Marcus lives in a neighbourhood with a reputation for high rates of juvenile delinquency. His father has served prison sentences for burglary and assault. Recently, Marcus was suspended from his secondary school for aggressive behaviour and vandalizing school property.
Discuss self-fulfilling prophecy as an explanation of Marcus's delinquent behaviour. You must make reference to the context in your answer.
120 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Content, covering Biological explanations of crime, Social explanations of crime, Cognitive and ethical interview techniques, Psychological formulation of offending, Cognitive-behavioural treatment for offenders, Biological treatment for offenders, Factors influencing eye-witness testimony, Factors influencing jury decision-making, Individual differences, and Developmental psychology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.