A split image illustrating the psychoanalytic perspective on crime; on one side, a therapy session with a psychologist and patient, and on the other, a dark criminal scene, symbolizing the connection between psychology and criminal behavior.

The Psychoanalytic School: Understanding Crime Through Psychology

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The Psychoanalytic School of criminology offers a profound exploration of criminal behavior through the principles of psychoanalysis. This school, inspired by the theories of Sigmund Freud and expanded upon by subsequent psychologists, examines the unconscious mind’s role in shaping human actions, including criminality. By focusing on internal conflicts, early childhood experiences, and psychological development, the…