Criminological Theories: 4, Psychological Theories

These flashcards cover key concepts related to psychological theories of criminology as discussed in the lecture.

Psychological Theory

A concept that examines the mind of the individual and looks at how experiences and environmental factors contribute to crime.

Psychoanalytic Theories

Classical theories based on Freud’s ideas, focusing on emotional disturbances from early childhood as a source of delinquency.

Freudian Personality Development

The theory that describes three parts of personality: Id (basic instincts), Ego (rational part), and Superego (conscience).

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic concept where a child desires their opposite sex parent but internalizes this conflict leading to moral development.

MMPI (Minnesota Multiphase Personality Inventory)

A psychological test designed to measure abnormal personality traits and psychopathology.

CPI (California Psychological Inventory)

A personality inventory that measures variations in personality traits, such as sociability and tolerance.

Psychopath

An individual characterized by manipulation, no conscience, and self-centered behaviors.

PCL-R (Psychopathy Checklist-Revised)

A tool used to measure psychopathy based on emotional/interpersonal facets and social deviance.

Five-Factor Model (FFM)

A psychological model that categorizes personality traits into five broad factors: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism.

Risk Needs Responsivity Model

A theory integrated for treatment that focuses on assessing risk, criminogenic needs, and the responsivity of interventions.