Biological and Psychological Crime Theories Review

Various biological, psychological, and sociological factors are responsible for whether or not a person commits a crime, regardless of the potential risks.

• Positivist Criminology

• Atavism

• Classical Criminology

• Somatotyping

Humans are rational beings with free will to choose how to behave.

• Positivist Criminology

• Atavism

• Classical Criminology

• Somatotyping

1.A biological theory in criminology that argues criminals are primitive and genetically different from non-criminals. They also look different from non-criminals.

• Positivist Criminology

• Atavism

• Classical Criminology

• Somatotyping

Using body types to explain crime, often used different body type categories, arguing that each body type had different personality characteristics.

• Positivist Criminology

• Atavism

• Classical Criminology

• Somatotyping

Which of the following is NOT studied in modern biology criminology?

• Phrenology

• Genetics

• Neuroscience

What is true about twin studies?

• Twin studies have been found to be unreliable.

• If one twin commits a crime, the second twin is EQUALLY likely to also commit a crime.

• If one twin commits a crime, the second twin is LESS likely to also commit a crime.

• If one twin commits a crime, the second twin is MORE likely to also commit a crime.

According to Freud, which part of a person's personality serves a moral guide, and when properly developed, stops people from committing criminal acts?

• Id

• Ego

• Superego

What information could NOT be provided by a criminal profiler?

• the name of the suspect

• the gender of the suspect

• the history or childhood trauma of the suspect

• Possible next moves by the suspect

Which of the following would NOT be an offender characteristic based on an ORGANIZED crime scene?

• Married

• High IQ

• Unemployed

• Skilled occupation

Which Psychological Disorder is characterized by delusions and being out of touch with reality.

• Borderline Personality Disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Antisocial Personality Disorder