Sociology 2266A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Criminal Psychology, Trait Theory, Aggression
15 May 2020
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Genetics and crime: positivism: the application of scientific techniques to the study of crime/criminals, belief that human behavior is determined by factors beyond a persons control genetics. The xyy supermale: supermale: a male individual displaying the xyy chromosome structure (rare) Sociobiology: the systematic study of the biological basis of all social behaviour term coined by wilson. The male is much more criminalistic than the female with the exception of crimes. Biosocial criminology: a theoretical perspective that sees the interaction between biology and the physical and social environments as key to understanding human behaviour, including criminality. (walsh) Thus, ultimately leading to criminal intent and behavior. Criminal psychology; refers to the application of the science and profession of psychology to questions/issues relating to law + legal system. Forensic psychiatry: a branch of psychiatry having to do with the study of crime and criminality: medical doctors who apply psychiatry to the needs of crime prevention, solutions, and rehabilitation.
