Biological Factors
the focus of biological theories on crime
what is genetic, neurological, and physiological factors
psychological theories suggest this about criminal behavior
What is psychological characteristics and processes influence the likelihood of committing crimes.
sociological theories focus on this regarding crime
What is social structures, relationships, and cultural norms
This theory states we imitate others and that's how we learn criminal behavior.
What is social learning theory
the theft or destruction of someone else's property; an example is burglary.
What is property crime?
Name a biological factor that may contribute to criminal behavior.
What is genetics, brain structure, or neurochemical imbalances.
Name a personality trait often associated with criminal behavior.
What are Traits such as high levels of aggression or low levels of empathy may be associated with criminal behavior.
a social factor that can lead to criminal behavior
What is Factors such as poverty, lack of education, or family instability can contribute to criminal behavior.
Name a type of strain that might lead to criminal behavior.
What is financial hardship, discrimination, or the loss of a loved one.
This crime involves the use or threat of force against individuals
What is violent crime
A hormone that influences criminal behavior according to biological theories
What is testosterone?
childhood trauma relates to crime in psychological theories
What are emotional and behavioral issues that may increase the risk of engaging in criminal activity later in life.
Poverty can lead to desperation and limited opportunities
What are factors that lead to crime
Strain Theory can explain youth delinquency.
What are academic pressures, family issues, or social expectations
This type of crime is committed for financial gain in a business or professional context and typically does not involve physical violence
What is white collar
the role of genetics in crime according to biological theories
What is Genetic predisposition can influence personality traits and behaviors that are associated with crime, such as impulsivity.
This disorder may have hallucinations and delusions.
What is schizophrenia
Explain the concept of social disorganization in relation to crime.
What is a breakdown in social structures and community cohesion, which can lead to higher crime rates.
This theory attes that people have a different set of values than the rest of society.
What is cultural deviation theory
This type of crime includes illegal activities conducted online, such as hacking, identity theft, and online fraud
What is cybercrime
This is a weakness of the biological theory.
What is it doesn't take into account psychological and socio- economic factors.
With this disorder people have no empathy.
What is anti-social personality disorder
The role peer influences play in crime according to sociological theories
What is Peers can exert pressure to conform to criminal behaviors
Person comes out of prison labelled a felon and can't get a job.
What is labeling theory
Urinating in public is an example of this crime
What is public order crime