The causes behind criminal behaviour are variables dependent on individual experiences which affect the levels of susceptibility to commit deviance. The debate on nature versus nurture becomes relevant in determining crime prevention and rehabilitation, but the exploration of both areas are necessary to effectively gather insight. Understanding genetic predisposition is of importance, but the varying environments produced from our current societal structure is crucial in assessment of causes leading to criminal behaviour. Many studies have utilized psychological approaches in examining factors that may drive an individual to commit a crime. Evidence states that delinquency is often the expression of psychological pressures that require recognition and action. Criminals have been divided into five types: individuals driven to crime by their overwhelming external circumstances, seemingly normal individuals driven by overwhelming impulses, neurotic individuals driven by unrecognizable impulses which they attempt to repress, individuals who
The causes behind criminal behaviour are variables dependent on individual experiences which affect the levels of susceptibility to commit deviance. The debate on nature versus nurture becomes relevant in determining crime prevention and rehabilitation, but the exploration of both areas are necessary to effectively gather insight. Understanding genetic predisposition is of importance, but the varying environments produced from our current societal structure is crucial in assessment of causes leading to criminal behaviour. Many studies have utilized psychological approaches in examining factors that may drive an individual to commit a crime. Evidence states that delinquency is often the expression of psychological pressures that require recognition and action. Criminals have been divided into five types: individuals driven to crime by their overwhelming external circumstances, seemingly normal individuals driven by overwhelming impulses, neurotic individuals driven by unrecognizable impulses which they attempt to repress, individuals who