Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalytic School: Realistic Psychological School

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

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 … Read more

The Psychoanalytic School: Understanding Crime Through Psychology

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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 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 … Read more