Welcome to Week 7!

Lesson Overview

This week we will focus on psychological theories. Freudian theory accompanies this perspective as does the theories of Hans Eysenck, B.F. Skinner, Albert Bandura, Samuel Yochelson, and Stanton Samenow. We will also review important theory–policy connections.

Learning Outcomes

Describe how the early psychological theories explained criminal behavior
Summarize the modern psychological perspectives of criminality.
Explain the relationship between mental health and the criminal justice system.
Describe the policy implications associated with psychological explanations of criminal behavior.

Workflow

Readings

Chapter 2: Psychology and the Criminological Subject in Gadd, D., & Jefferson, T. (2007). Psychosocial criminology. ProQuest Ebook Central http://ebookcentral.proquest.com

Access the chapter here:

Psychosocial_Criminology_-_2_Psychology_and_the_Criminological_Subject-1

Review of the Roots of Youth Violence: Literature Reviews
Volume 5, Chapter 2: Psychological Theories. Ontario Ministry of
Children, Community and Social Services http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/professionals/oyap/roots/volume5/chapter02_psychological_theories.aspx