Nature V Nurture
A person's eye color or natural height is a clear example of this influence.
What is nature?
People with these disorders have long-term patterns of behavior that are different from what society expects.
What are personality disorders?
The simplest reason for committing a crime, often involving the theft of money or goods.
What is greed (or financial gain)?
This side of the debate believes that your upbringing and environment shape who you are.
What is nurture?
People with this personality disorder often lack a conscience and disregard the rights of others.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)?
The idea that criminals think rationally and weigh the costs versus the benefits before committing a crime.
What is Rational Choice Theory?
The term used to describe all the non-genetic factors that affect development, like your school, family, and friends.
What is environment(nurture)?
This specific Cluster B disorder is known for being overly dramatic, emotional, and seeking excessive attention.
What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
The idea that crime is mainly caused by poverty and a lack of economic opportunity in society.
What is Social Disorganization Theory?
This side of the debate emphasizes the role of genetics and inherited traits in development.
What is nature
Personality disorders are grouped into three main categories, known as these.
What are clusters (A, B, and C)?
This broad category includes theories that attribute criminal behavior to factors like brain chemistry or genetics.
What are Biological Theories?
Studies comparing identical twins separated at birth are the gold standard for isolating the influence of this factor.
What is nature( or genetics)?
A person with this Cluster B disorder displays a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a profound lack of empathy.
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?
Edwin Sutherland's sociological theory that states criminal behavior is learned through communication and association with others, especially in intimate personal groups.
What is Differential Association Theory