CRIM 2330

Students will be introduced to and critically examine neurophysiological, bio-genetic, psychiatric, and psychological explanations of criminal behaviour. Special attention will be given to research that explores associations between criminality and genetics, brain chemistry, the endocrine system, mental disorders, personality, moral development, and various forms of social learning. Students will be exposed to both general psychological explanations of criminal behaviour as well as theories which apply to specific types of offences and offenders.