CRIM 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Social Learning Theory, Intelligence Quotient, Social Cognitive Theory
28 Oct 2016
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Psychological theories examine number of factors thought to contribute to criminality & criminal behavior. Discipline of psychology- composed of several diff perspectives. Studies linking intelligence to criminology - staple of psychological research of crime. Links b/w low intelligence & criminality - can be found all the way back to work of. Contemporary theories - examine various aspects of brain function. Standardized measure of intelligence used by psychologists. Early positivist criminologists noted there were connections b/w feeble-mindedness & criminality. Feeble-mindedness - term used in 19th century to describe indivs w/ low intelligence/low. Sutherland argued research linking intelligence to criminality - flawed. Claimed tests were biased & unreliable & that similar rates of intelligence likely found in criminal & noncriminal populations. Hirschi & hindelang - argued intelligence does not have direct impact on criminal behavior. Thought trouble in school seems predictive of problems later in life. Recent research seems to indicate iq is important correlate of crime.
