PPT-Biological Trait Theory

Its in their blood Introduction The belief that some people may have physical or mental traits that make them more prone to committing crime Biological makeup Psychological functioning Helps to explain why when faced with the same life situations one person commits crime and one obeys the law. 5 – . Biological and Psychological . Explanations,. Trait Theory. Robert . Wonser. Introduction to Criminology. Crime and Delinquency. 1. Phrenology. Skull. ’. s size and shape. Three . types of behavior and personality. Past to Present . Essential Readings. 5. th. Edition. Francis T. Cullen, Robert Agnew, and. Pamela Wilcox. PART I. The Origins of Modern Criminology. In the past, criminological theory was dominated by demonic perspectives. LO1: To . revise. the key definitions of Hobson & . McCarley’s. (1977) activation-synthesis theory.. LO2: To . evaluate . their theory, examining strengths and weaknesses.. Starter – Activation-synthesis cryptogram. of . Leadership. Objective. Explain What is the ‘Trait Theory of Leadership’. List the Important Theories of Leadership. Explain What is meant by ‘Leadership Style’. Explain the Significance of Michigan Studies in Trait Theory. I. Trait Theory. Personality. Early attempt: Type-A, Type-B. I. Trait Theory. Personality. I. Trait Theory. -Gordon . Allport. , Raymond . Cattell. , Hans . Eysenck. , etc.. Kind obsequious. Gentle aggressive. Personality Psychology. Definition – Trait/Disposition. A trait is any readily-identifiable, stable quality that characterizes an individual from other . individuals.. A trait . is a characteristic . Personality. Nature . v. . Nurture. Nature!. “They are born that way!”. Responsible for ~50% of personality. Nurture!. “It’s their experiences & how they were raised!”. Responsible for ~50% of personality. NATURE VS. NURTURE. Gordon Allport . Founder. of the Trait Theory. Predispositions to respond, in a same or similar manner, to different stimuli. After meeting Freud, . Allport. felt there was too much emphasis on inner drives. Personality Psychology. Chapter 13. Defining Personality. Latin persona .  “. mask”. Cicero (50 BC) 4 meanings. Appearance to others. Inner "true" self. Role. Person of distinction. Defining Personality. Baseline (Flightpath D): To be able to define the terms ‘catalyst’ and ‘enzyme. ’.. Further (Flightpath C&B ): To be able to describe the properties of enzymes. To use the lock and key theory and collision theory to explain enzyme action. ABNORMAL HUMAN TRAITS . as opposed. to Choice or . S. ocial . S. tructure theory.. Trait Theory. Trait Theory is divided into 2 sections.. 1. Stresses BIOLOGICAL makeup.. 2. Stresses PSYCHOLOGICAL functioning.. Lilly, Cullen, Ball, Criminological Theory Sixth Edition. ©2015 SAGE Publications. Introduction. Biosocial criminology is not “a” theory but a category that covers many perspectives. Examines biosocial risk and protective factors and the consequences of being exposed to environmental toxins. Alice F. Short. Hilliard Davidson High School. Chapter Preview. Psychodynamic Perspectives. Humanistic Perspectives. Trait Perspectives. Personological and Life Story Perspectives. Social Cognitive Perspectives. -. Learn at Your Own Pace.. The . Presentation contains Animation. To View the Course please run the “. Slide Show. ”.. You . Can Run the Slide Show by Using any one of the following options:. Click on the “.