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Criminal Behaviour (Core Theory - Biological theory (Facial Features (High…
Criminal Behaviour
Core Theory - Biological theory
Brain Dysfunction
Areas of the brain
Limbic System :
Corpus Callosum
Temporal Lobe
Pre-frontal Cortex
Heritability
Facial Features
High Cheekbones
Strong Jaw
Sloping Forehead
Crooked nose
Glassy eyes
Lots of Hair
Large Ears
Criticisms of the core theory
Brain Dysfunction is not evident in all criminals
The idea of 'criminal facial features' are not supported by research
There is not one criminal gene that accounts for all criminal behaviour
Ignores influence of social enviroments
Key Concepts
Crime
Criminal personality
Impulsiveness
Lacking in feeling of guilt
Pleasure-seeking
Being over-optimistic
Self-importance
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