SOC205H5 Lecture Notes - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Gratification, Differential Association
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Freud: talks about 3 parts of self: id (instincts - subconscious),ego (keeps us at a level), superego (desire to fit in/acceptence subconscious level). Crime occurs when these things are out of balance id controls of our personality, its hedonistic. Id wants to ignore the law superego: dominates because we want to fit in. works to keep id in check. Desire to fit in, will lead people to offend. Life course persistent vs. adolescent limited: split adolescent into 2 groups: Young offenders and continue to offend (life time persistent offenders) Most young people commit a criminal offense in their life as they grow up their offending behavior will end (adolescent limited). This is called the aging out of crime. These discussions might be just circular (you kill people because you"re a psychopath). Bell curve: debate looked at eugenics and brace. Looked at iq tests and said people who scored lowered would be more criminal. Anyone can be a potential criminal (classical)
