PSYC39H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Extraversion And Introversion, Differential Association, Biosocial Theory
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Jacobs, brunton, melville, brittain, and mcclemont"s (1965) chromosomal theory crime: chromosomal irregularity is linked to criminal behaviour, a normal female has two x chromosomes, whereas a normal male has one x and one y chromosome. Criminal results primarily from a process of society labelling an individual as a criminal: this labelling process is thought to promote the individual"s deviant behaviour through a self-fulfilling prophecy. Psychological theories of crime: eysenck"s (1964) biosocial theory of crime. Forensic anthropologists examine the remains of deceased individuals to help determine their identity and how they might have died. Forensic biologists apply their knowledge of the life sciences (e. g. , entomology, genetics, botany, etc. ) to legal investigations. For example, forensic entomologists are concerned with how insects can assist with criminal investigations. They can help determine when someone died based on an analysis of insect presence/development on a decomposing body. Forensic odontologists study the dental aspects of criminal activity.
