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Freud's theory for explaining crime

What is Freud's theory of criminology?

Freud's theory of criminology posits that criminal behavior is a result of unconscious impulses and conflicts within the individual, stemming from early childhood experiences and psychological development.

Bandura's theory of crime

Social learning theory: criminal behavior is learned via observation, imitation, and reinforcement from role models.

Operant Learning Theory

Behaviour is influenced by the consequences that follow it, such as rewards or punishments that increase or decrease the likelihood of the behaviour's recurrence.

Eysenck's Theory of Criminality

Personality factors (extraversion, neuroticism, psychoticism) predispose individuals to criminal behavior; interactions between personality and environment are key.