criminology 2.2 Flashcards
learning theory suggestion
suggest that all behaviour is learnt
what is social learning theory
we learn through observations and imitation of role models.
strengths and weaknesses of bandoras study
strengths:
some people who have committed crimes have had negative childhoods.
weaknesses:
its reductionist doesn’t focus on biology.
not everyone has had a bad upbringing.
operant conditioning
assumes we learn though rewards and punishments.
psychodynamic theory (iceberg)
their 3 parts of the mind conscious, pre conscious and unconscious. the unconscious hold immoral urges. preconscious memories and conscious thoughts.
feuds psychosexual stages
stage name/erogenous zone/how it appears
oral stage: mouth
age 0-1
anal stage: anus/bottom
age 1-3
phallic stage: genitals (might fancy mother)
age 5-6
latency stage: (becomes more active)
age 7-12
genital stage: genitals
age 12+
freud parts of personality
Id: seeks pleasure impulsive and selfish.
Ego: mediator seeks pleasure realistically.
Superego: rationaliser based on morals, values and social norms.
psychological assumption of criminality
criminals are determined by their nervous system functions as that can determine personality
Eysenck extraversion dimension
introversion:
thoughtful, controlled , reliable.
extraversion:
thrill seeker, sociable, low resting heart rate.
Eysenck neuroticism dimension
stable:
predictable, consistent, laid back, no stressful experiences.
neurotic:
low self control, high stress, anxious, unreliable mood.
Eysenck pyschoticism dimension
self control:
restrained, calm, thoughtful.
psychotic:
cold, aggressive, anti-social, egocentric
Eysenck strengths and weaknesses
strength:
can help determine a persons actions
weakness:
not all extroverts are criminal
