Sociology 2266A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Cold Hearted, Arson, Personality Disorder
12 Feb 2017
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Offender deficit: something is wrong with the offender (biology, psychological makeup etc. ) Discriminating traits: something distinguishing between criminals and non- criminals (impulsivity, aggression etc. ) Know that there is certain traits in criminals discriminating traits. Introduction to criminology psychological theories of crime. David farrington: claims criminal behaviour is the outcome of several different social and psychological factors that make someone more prone to commit crime. How we can use psych to explain criminal behaviour you cannot separate the two. Freud never talked about criminality people took his ides. The ego: the reality principle rationalizes things + talks you out of things concerned about consequences only what won"t please the id. The superego: the moral principle your conscience (not why it"s wrong) Human nature is inherently antisocial no concept of good vs. bad behaviour. Importance of childhood socialization: levels of self control, and impulsivity are inbred into children easier to change when young.
