Sample Papers

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 […]