1. What are the psychological causes of crime?
In order for a psychologist to understand the root causes of criminal behaviour it is necessary to investigate the definition of a crime. ... One of the most famous theories pertaining to the psychological causes of crime is that of Genetic transmission whereby, it is suggested, criminal behaviour is directly inherited. ... Lombroso's later theories, which accepted environmental factors as possible causes of criminal behaviour have been criticised because of a lack of further research. ... To do this, the ego employs what Freud called "ego defence mechanisms" which protect the mind f...
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