BTEC Level 3 Forensic & Criminal Investigation - Explanations for Criminal Behaviour PDF

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Forensic & Criminal Investigation – Unit 5: Applications of Criminology Explanations for Criminal Behaviour Introduction Module A2...

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Forensic & Criminal Investigation – Unit 5: Applications of Criminology Explanations for Criminal Behaviour Introduction Module A2 Carol Ann KINLEY-SMITH  Introductio n Why are so many of us fascinated with true-crime documentaries and Criminal psychology? How can we explain criminal and deviant behaviour?  Learning Outcomes Describe what is meant by the term ‘theoretical explanations as to why people commit crime’ Define the ‘General theory of crime’ Name the three main factors that influence criminal behaviour In the context of criminal behaviour, explain what is meant by the terms: Biological factors Sociological factors  Theoretical Explanations Criminology - study of decision making Research - Psychologists  General Theory of Crime 1990 HIRSCHI & GOTTFREDSON Definition  Potential Factors Biological Sociological Psychological Questions  Learning Outcomes - revisited Describe what is meant by the term ‘theoretical explanations as to why people commit crime’ Define the ‘General theory of crime’ Name the three main factors that influence criminal behaviour In the context of criminal behaviour, explain what is meant by the terms: Biological factors Sociological factors