this slide consist psychological explanation of crime. and the three major theories of psychological explanation. and has a brief discussion on sigmund freud's theory of conscious, preconscious, unconscious and id, ego & superego

1. Prepared for: Ms. Nasrin Zahan
Department of: Applied sociology
Prepared by: Humaira Jahan Tanha
Id:17-3-20-0006

3. Psychology of crime
Psychology of crime tries to give an
explanation how some people deviate from
the social norms and choose to commit
crime. It is also a tool commonly used in the
investigation process that helps investigators
interview suspects effectively.

4. Major theories
 Psychodynamic
 Behavioral
 Cognitive

5. Psychodynamic
The development of
the unconscious
personality early in
childhood influences
behavior for the rest
of the person’s life

6. Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud (1856
to 1939) was the
founding father
of psychoanalysis, a
method for
treating mental
illness and also a
theory which explains
human behavior.

7. The Unconscious Mind

9. The Unconscious Mind

11. Super ego
Ego

12. Behavioral
1) a stressful event or
stimulus – like a threat,
challenge or assault – that
heightens arousal;
2) aggressive skills or
techniques learned through
observing others;
3) a belief that aggression or
violence will be socially
rewarded
4) a value system that
condones violent acts
within certain social
contexts.

13. Examples
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14. Examples

15. Cognitive
Personality & crime
Intelligence & crime

16. Cognitive

17. Examples

18. Examples

19. References
 https://www.ukessays.com/essays/criminolo
gy/definition-and-psychological-theories-of-
crime-criminology-essay.php
 https://www.simplypsychology.org/Sigmund
-Freud.html
 http://www.e-
criminalpsychology.com/criminal-behavior/
 https://study.com/academy/lesson/cognitive-
theories-of-crime-overview-features.html

20. Thank you