Non-sociological theories

Question 1

what are the 2 non-sociolgoical theories of crime?

Answer 1

1. biological
2. psychological

Question 2

biological

Answer 2

• gentically determined characteristics. believe can be born criminal
• modern day bio causes- hormone imblance (test=agg), abnormal pre-frontal cortex (risk taking)

Question 3

psychological

Answer 3

• focus on personality traits/ disorders that could lead to deviance
• anti-social personality disorder
• criminal personality traits: impulsive, charming, lacks remorse

Question 4

Lambroso

Answer 4

biological
- criminals share physical features
- facial asymmetry, abnormal teeth, dark ski