CC100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: The Conscious Mind, Information Processing, Unconscious Mind
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Chapter 6 trait theories (2 branches = biological and psychological) Trait theories: these approaches look at the combination of biological or psychological attributes that might explain criminology. Trait theorists focus on basic human drives linked to antisocial behaviour aggression, violence, and impulsivity. Soma type: an idea used in a system developed for categorized people on the basis of their body build, associated with the work of william sheldon. Sociobiology: the branch of science that views human behaviour as motivated by inborn biological desires and urges. The urge to survive and reproduce motivates human behaviour: they want to make sure of their survival and that of others to make sure of survival. Bio criminologists believe that vitamins and nutrients are needed for normal brain functioning, especially throughout the early years of life. Sugar and crime: another suspected nutritional influence on behaviour is a diet especially high in carbohydrates and sugar. High sugar intake levels have been associated with attention span deficiencies.
