Criminological theories Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main criminological theories?
A
Biological, Individualistic and Sociological
2
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What are the Biological theories of Criminality?
A
Physiological, Genetic, Brain injuries and Biochemical
3
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What does Physiological theories focus on?
A
The criminals’ physical appearance
4
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What does the Genetic theories focus on?
A
If criminality is inherited
5
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What does Brain injuries theories focus on?
A
To see if brain injuries and disorders cause people to offend
6
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What do Biochemical explanations focus on?
A
factors such as hormones in offending
