Psychology and Crime

Psychology and Crime Psychologists through the years have possessed knowledge on criminal behaviour through executing psychological research. Numerous psychologists have embarked on studies but the focus is on four particular studies chosen for deeper analysis. Firstly, Sheldon had a theory of criminal behavior that highlighted the significance of physical appearance. He tried to find a correlation between a persons body build (somatotype) and criminal behavior. There are three basic body types, Endomorph who has a …

…more positive role models for people to adhere to. Bandura has shown us how role models can affect behaviour so why should it not apply in a more positive direction, which is anti violent. The labeling of criminals also does little to help their re-entrance into society, and through the publicity and proactive application of rehabilitation criminals can be seen to make more of a life outside and would be less likely to repeat offences.