Freud and the psychoanalytic theory
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Freud and the Psychoanalytic Theory
In the field of criminology sociological and psychological theories are the two major
explanations for the causes of crime. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) is the founder of
psychoanalysis which can be used in criminology to explain crime. Causes of delinquency and
criminal behavior are most prominently explained in Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which
suggests that an individual's well-being is dependent on a healthy interaction among the id, ego,
and the superego.
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…is tried "studies have shown that psychoanalytic and therapeutic interventions into career criminals have a very low rate of success." (Sigmund Freud). Freud describes criminality as a psychological conflict between the id, ego and superego. Freud believes that all criminal behavior that occurs as an adult is a result of how the individual grew up and how their parental influences were. His psychoanalytic theory explains all these points, and how an unconscious conflict causes crime.
…is tried "studies have shown that psychoanalytic and therapeutic interventions into career criminals have a very low rate of success." (Sigmund Freud). Freud describes criminality as a psychological conflict between the id, ego and superego. Freud believes that all criminal behavior that occurs as an adult is a result of how the individual grew up and how their parental influences were. His psychoanalytic theory explains all these points, and how an unconscious conflict causes crime.
