Psychological Explantions: Psychodynamic

Question 1

What are the 3 ways the superego can cause criminal behaviour

Answer 1

1. Weak superego: if same sex parent is absent no chance to identify with then internalise moral standard
2. Deviant superego: internalise immoral superego from criminal parent
3. Over-harsh superego: excessive punishment results in crippling anxiety and guilt which drives to criminality