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Analyzing Criminal Behavior: Key Theories and Modern Approaches

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Introduction: Why Analyzing Criminal Behavior Matters Understanding the causes and manifestations of criminal behavior is a cornerstone of modern criminology. Through the lens of psychology, sociology, biology, and law, analyzing criminal behavior helps researchers, law enforcement, and policymakers develop effective strategies for crime prevention, rehabilitation, and justice. This article explores the most significant approaches used…

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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…