Freud and Neo Classical Criminology

What are the three components of Freud's theory of personality?

• Conscious, Preconscious, Unconscious

• Id, Ego, Superego

• Mind, Body, Soul

• Thought, Emotion, Behaviour

Which of the following best describes the 'Id' in Freud's theory?

• The rational part of the mind

• The moral conscience

• The primitive and instinctual part of the mind

• The mediator between desires and reality

What is the primary focus of neo-classical criminology?

• The biological factors influencing criminal behaviour

• The role of free will and rational choice in criminal behaviour

• The influence of social structures on crime

• The psychological development of criminals

How does the 'Ego' function according to Freud's theory?

• It seeks immediate gratification

• It operates on the reality principle

• It is the source of moral standards

• It is responsible for unconscious desires

Which of the following is a key difference between classical and neo-classical criminology?

• Classical criminology focuses on rehabilitation, while neo-classical focuses on punishment

• Classical criminology considers individual circumstances, while neo-classical does not

• Neo-classical criminology considers individual circumstances, while classical does not

• Neo-classical criminology focuses on biological factors, while classical does not

What role does the 'Superego' play in Freud's theory of personality?

• It balances the desires of the Id and the Ego

• It is the source of instinctual drives

• It represents internalised moral standards

• It is responsible for logical thinking

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'free will' in neo-classical criminology?

• Behaviour is determined by genetic factors

• Individuals have the ability to make rational choices

• Crime is a result of social inequality

• Criminal behaviour is a result of unconscious desires

In Freud's theory, which component is responsible for mediating between the Id and the Superego?

• The Conscious

• The Ego

• The Preconscious

• The Unconscious

What is a common criticism of classical criminology?

• It ignores the role of free will

• It overemphasises the role of social factors

• It does not consider individual differences

• It focuses too much on psychological factors

How does neo-classical criminology differ in its approach to punishment compared to classical criminology?

• It advocates for harsher punishments

• It supports the idea of rehabilitation

• It considers mitigating circumstances in sentencing

• It focuses solely on deterrence