Psychological Theories of Crime Manuscript
Psychological Theories of Crime Manuscript
Psychological Theories of Crime Manuscript
INTRODUCTION SLIDE
Why do individuals commit crimes? At the same time, why is crime present in our
society? The criminal justice system is very concerned with these questions, and
criminologists are attempting to answer them. In actuality, the question of why
crime is committed is very difficult to answer. Because there are many different
explanations as to why individuals commit crime. Others manifest that crime
committed because of Greed, Poverty, Drugs, Unemployment but
One of the main explanations is based on psychological theories, which focus on
the association among intelligence, personality, learning, and criminal behavior.
II. PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES OF CRIME SLIDE
explnation
Practically speaking criminal behavior base on the child rearing o kung papaano
tayo pinalaki ng ating magulang
So when we say rearing or pagpapalaki it starts from our own family. Families
serve as one of the strongest socializing forces in a person's life. Or it has a big
participation and influence when it comes to development of individual while
growing up
The family teach children to control unacceptable behavior, and to respect the
rights of others. To includes differentiate bad and good things
EXPLANATION
It is a view that explains personality in terms of conscious and unconscious
(walang malay) forces, such as unconscious desires and beliefs. Psychodynamic
theories commonly hold that childhood experiences shape personality. Because of a
negligent, unhappy, or miserable childhood, which is most often characterized by a lack of love
and/or nurturing( Pagaalaga), a criminal offender has a weak (or absent) ego. Most important,
research suggests that having a weak ego (Pagkatao) is linked with poor or absence of social
etiquette, immaturity (MURANG KAISIPAN), and dependence on others. Research further
suggests that individuals with weak egos may be more likely to engage in drug abuse Robin
hood
Cognitive Theory
Cognitive theory is based on the idea that cognitive processes are at the center of
behaviors, thoughts and emotions. It is largely based on the work of Albert Ellis
and Aaron Beck, which emphasizes what people think instead of what they do.