Psychological theories

Psychological theories of crime are positivist (meaning they are oriented around scientific study)

• True

• False

According to this perspective, people who commit crimes are different in terms of their

• friendship circles

• choices

• minds and personalities

• family ties

One main psych pespective is associated with Freud. He argued our unconscious mind is composed of

• id

• ego

• superego

• all three

The id is present from birth, and it

• mediates between the superego and ego

• is the moral compass

• driven by gratification

Cognitive theory centers on

• Internalization of social norms

• Moral reasoning

• Self-concept, perception of others

• All of the above

There is a criminality personality

• True

• False

Certain personality traits such as _____ are associated with violence

• narcissism, hostility, impulsivity

• violence, happiness, impulsivity

• narcissism, hostility, patience