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  2. Criminal psychology - Wikipedia

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    A bachelor's degree in psychology or criminal justice as well as a master's degree in a related field are needed in order to pursue a career in criminal psychology. A doctorate, either a Ph.D. or a Psy.D, typically yields higher pay and more lucrative job opportunities. In addition to degrees, a licensing exam is required by state or jurisdiction.

  3. Correlates of crime - Wikipedia

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    The correlates of crime explore the associations of specific non-criminal factors with specific crimes. The field of criminology studies the dynamics of crime. Most of these studies use correlational data; that is, they attempt to identify various factors are associated with specific categories of criminal behavior. Such correlational studies ...

  4. Developmental theory of crime - Wikipedia

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    Offenders that begin to show antisocial behavior in childhood that continues into adulthood are what Moffitt considers to be life-course-persistent offenders. Their delinquent behavior is attributed to several factors including neuropsychological impairments and negative environmental features. Moffitt predicts that "…estimates of the ...

  5. Psychoanalytic criminology - Wikipedia

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    The study into the unconscious motive for criminal behaviour takes into account the uncontrollable variables human possesses such as the neurobiological pathways and reactions. The biochemical association towards crime must acknowledge psychophysiology, brain mechanism and genetic factors that contribute towards dysfunctional personalities. [15]

  6. Criminology - Wikipedia

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    Biosocial criminology is an interdisciplinary field that aims to explain crime and antisocial behavior by exploring both biological factors and environmental factors. While contemporary criminology has been dominated by sociological theories, biosocial criminology also recognizes the potential contributions of fields such as behavioral genetics ...

  7. Self-control theory of crime - Wikipedia

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    Based on the empirical observation of the connection between criminal behavior and age, [5] Hirschi and Gottfredson theorized that an important factor behind crime is individual lack of self-control. Individual self-control improves with age as a result of many factors: changing biology through hormonal development, socialization and increasing ...

  8. Jennifer Eno Louden - Wikipedia

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    Jennifer Loudon’s research primarily focuses on the intersection of psychology, criminal behavior, and intelligence. Her work addresses the psychological mechanisms that underlie criminal actions, specifically focusing on forensic applications. She has published studies exploring the motivations behind criminal behaviors, psychopathy, and ...

  9. Biosocial criminology - Wikipedia

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    Biosocial criminology is an interdisciplinary field that aims to explain crime and antisocial behavior by exploring biocultural factors. While contemporary criminology has been dominated by sociological theories, biosocial criminology also recognizes the potential contributions of fields such as behavioral genetics, neuropsychology, and evolutionary psychology.