WDW101Y1 Chapter 6: WDW205 Textbook Summary - Chapter 6
12 May 2011
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Trait theories- this approach looks at the combination of biological or psychological attributes that might explain criminality. Each offender is considered unique, physically and mentally; consequently, there must be a unique explanation for each person"s behaviour. Somatype- an idea used in a system developed for categorizing people on the basis of their body build, associated with the work of william sheldon. Sociobiology- branch of science that views human behaviour as being motivated by inborn biological urges and desires. The urge to survive and reproduce motivates human behaviour. Equipotentiality- view that all individuals are equal at birth and are thereafter influenced by their environment. Instincts- the mechanism by which routine actions and behaviour are known automatically without learning. Major premise is that crime is a function of diet, vitamins, hormonal imbalances or food allergies. Major premise is that delinquents often suffer brain impairment; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) and minimal brain dysfunction are related to antisocial behaviour.
