Application of Criminal Behavior Theories

Application of Criminal Behavior Theories Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Instructor Due Date Application of Criminal Behavior Theories Criminal behavior theories suppose that the reason why a criminal engages in crimes can be understood using various theoretical models. Ted Bundy is one of the criminals whose criminal tendencies can be critically examined using criminal behavior theories. Various distinct factors are arguably the reason that led this individual down the criminal path. Specifically, Ted Bundy’s upbringing, education, and family life are believably the factors that led to his criminal life. As of this understanding, the essay will explore Ted Bundy’s upbringing, education, and family life, as well as the motivations and deviations that may have been warning signs that he would engage in the crimes he did. Upbringing, Education, Family Life Ted Bundy was born to a 22-year-old unwedded Eleanor Cowell. Because of social stigma, Ted Bundy’s mother was forced to have him brought up by his grandparents. This family dynamics led to Ted having a troubled childhood. In fact, for the first few years of his life, Ted grew up knowing that his grandparents were his biological parents and his mother was his older sister (Sastry, 2020). Additionally, the reason for such a family arrangement was that the grandparents hoped to raise him as an adopted orphan to save him from the social stigma of being viewed as a bastard child. However, later in life, presumably during his college years, he lea...