Abstract
A wide variety of theories have been developed to explain criminal behavior. This article discusses three general types of theories of criminal offending: biological/physiological theories, psychological/psychiatric theories, and sociological theories. For each type, specific theories are reviewed along with the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, & Conflict: Volume 1-4, Third Edition |
Pages | 12-21 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128201954 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Biology
- Conflict
- Crime
- Criminal behavior
- Feminism
- Neuroscience
- Personality
- Psychology
- Social control
- Strain
- Subculture
- Theory
- Violence
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences