crime and deviance- functionalist, strain and subculture theories

Question 1

Non-sociological

Lombrosso (1976)

Answer 1

You can tell who is going to become a criminal based on their appearance/ biological characteristics.

Question 2

Non-sociological

Moir and Jessel

Answer 2

Chemical imbalances can cause you to commit crime

Question 3

Psychological theory

Eyesenck(1964)

Answer 3

Extroverts are more likely to commit crime as they are more willing to take risks

Question 4

Psychological theory

Bowlby (1946)

Answer 4

Deviance can be put down to someone’s childhood