Development of Criminal Behavior Some researchers and theorists believe that an interaction of both psychological factors (e.g., biology, personality, and cognitive) and sociological factors can […]
Biological Approach Versus the Personality Approach Compare and contrast the temperament and biological approach and the personality approach with respect to development, causes of behavior, […]
Brain Dysfunction in Criminal Behavior Watch the video, The Brain and Violence: Secrets of Your Mind. In your paper, discuss the role that brain damage, abnormalities […]
Social Reinforcers and Punishers Gangs and gang violence persist as a significant concern for criminal justice and society at large. Considering the social learning theory […]
What Motivates Offenders to Commit Crime? Discuss at least three social-cognitive factors that motivate offenders to commit crime. Select one of the prevention and treatment […]
Id, Ego, and Superego As with personality theories, Freud’s theory and other psychoanalytic theories may be difficult to test and prove in court. Analyze Freud’s […]
Reflection on Theories of Crime Consider the various perspectives and theories of crime that we have discussed in class and reflect on which theory or theories […]
Humanist and Interactionist Theories Select two of the humanist and interactionist theories presented in Chapter 8 of the text. Compare and contrast the features of […]
Traits of a Psychopath Watch The PCL-R Checklist: A measure of evil. Discuss the characteristics and traits of a psychopath and how the PCL-R Checklist […]