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The Narrow Concepts of Criminology

Introduction Criminology is a complex and evolving discipline that seeks to understand crime, criminal behavior, and the societal responses to lawbreaking. Over time, criminologists have developed various theories and frameworks to analyze crime, ranging from broad interdisciplinary approaches to more focused perspectives. The narrow concepts of criminology concentrate on specific aspects of criminal behavior, law…

A comparison of the Psychoanalytic School and the Realistic Psychological School in criminology.

Psychoanalytic School: Realistic Psychological School

Introduction: The Psychoanalytic School and the Realistic Psychological School Criminology, the study of crime and criminal behavior, is a multidisciplinary field that draws from psychology, sociology, and law. Two of the most influential psychological schools in criminology are the Psychoanalytic School, which emphasizes the unconscious mind and internal conflicts, and the Realistic Psychological School, which…