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C/S/467. Criminal behaviour: combined product of biological, psychological and social factors

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2012
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The paper reviews theories of criminality discussing approaches of biological and psychological positivism to criminal behaviour that explain it through atypical physical features forming abnormal personality traits, and reviewing sociological theories of crime that explain criminal behaviour by adverse socioeconomic conditions. Conclusions are made about the combination of nature and nurture in the explanation of crime.

 

KEYWORDS: Criminal behaviour, biological positivism, psychological positivism, social factors,

 
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