Criminal Behavior, Theories Of

Claire M. Renzetti

doi:10.1016/B978-012373985-8.00042-8

Criminal Behavior, Theories Of

Claire M. Renzetti

Sociology

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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
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict
Pages	488-498
Number of pages	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-012373985-8.00042-8
State	Published - 2008

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Biology
Conflict
Crime
Criminal behavior
Feminism
Neuroscience
Personality
Psychology
Social control
Strain
Subculture
Theory
Violence

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Psychology

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