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Criminality Psychological Theories of Criminal Discussion Chapter
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Subject:Government
Topic:Criminal Profiling
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Biological models of criminal behavior typically look at such variables as heredity and genetic contributions to criminality (which are significant in many cases), the contribution of neurotransmitters to behavior, and abnormal or different brain structures and their association with behaviors. Biological models offer treatments such as chemical castration for sex offenders where psychological principles of rehabilitation are not especially effective (Raine, 2002). Sociological theories of criminal behavior are more concerned with how the structure of society and culture historically contribute to criminal behavior. This theory takes the point-of-view that criminality is a social construction (Holmes & Holmes, 2008). Understanding the societal and culture contributions to behavior can also be useful. It would be a mistake to deny that biological and sociological contributions are also useful in explaining and dealing with criminal behavior in society.
In order to consider the full extent of any phenomenon it is best to approach it from as many different perspectives as possible. The psychology of criminal conduct is useful in understanding and explaining criminal behavior; however, it would be a mistake to believe that it is the only theoretical paradigm that is useful in understanding and explaining criminal behavior. Psychological factors explaining criminal conduct are contributions to a much broader and complex phenomenon (Holmes & Holmes, 2008).
References
Andrews, D.A. & Hoge, R.D. (1999). The psychology of criminal conduct and principles of effective prevention and rehabilitation. Forum on Corrections Research. Special Edition. 12 -- 14. Retrieved on April 1, 2013 from http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/pblct/forum/special/espe_b-eng.shtml
Holmes, R.M., & Holmes, S.T. (2008). Profiling violent crimes: An investigative tool (4th
ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Mischel, W. (1968). Personality and assessment. New York: Wiley.
Raine, a. (2002). The biological basis of crime. In J.Q Wilson & J. Petrsilia (Eds.) Crime:
Public policies for crime control. Oakland, CA.: ICS Press.
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Andrews, D.A. & Hoge, R.D. (1999). The psychology of criminal conduct and principles of effective prevention and rehabilitation. Forum on Corrections Research. Special Edition. 12 -- 14. Retrieved on April 1, 2013 from http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/pblct/forum/special/espe_b-eng.shtml
Holmes, R.M., & Holmes, S.T. (2008). Profiling violent crimes: An investigative tool (4th
ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Mischel, W. (1968). Personality and assessment. New York: Wiley.
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