Profiles of Violent Offenders
Profiles of Violent Offenders 2
Psychology and Biochemical Theories
This paper explains what psychology and biochemical theories of violent behavior is, their differences and which theory is the best predictor of criminality.
Profiles of Violent Offenders 3
As we try to understand the mind of violent human beings and the reasons as to why they commit the crimes they do, it is important to know the origin of their behavior. Understanding may lead to treatment in some instances. Phycology and Biochemical Theories are both factored into behavior of criminals. The major premise of Biochemical theory is that crime is a function of diet, vitamin intake, hormornal imbalance, or food allergies. Some of the major contributions of biological trait theories are the following: brain chemistry and hormonal differences are related to aggression and violence, there is no relationship between sugar intake and crime, the male hormone testosterone is linked to criminality, neurological impairments have been linked to crime,
violence-producing traits are passed from one generation to the next. Vitamins and minerals are very important in a regular diet. Disruption of homeostasis can cause difficulties. Theory states that low intake of vitamins, and minerals can cause delinquent behavior. Low levels of cholesterol are associated with persons who have difficulties with internalization of social norms and have the tendency to be irresponsible. Low cholesterol levels can cause hypoglycemia.
Theories are mostly represented in the field of juvenile delinquency and assumes that poor nutrition affects delinquent behavior. Poor nutrition directly affects the learning process.
However, the causal connection between delinquency and candies isn't direct. Excessively low levels of blood sugar can cause the development of negative behavior, nervous behavior, mental