Psychological and Biochemical Theories of Violent Behavior



Psychological and Biochemical Theories of Violent Behavior

Introduction

The psychological aspects of violent behavior and criminology have its roots in different theories surrounding this peculiar science. This behavior is sophisticated enough to analyze and intricate enough to research on. According to some researchers, there are certain types of mental illnesses that are related to criminal behavior. Some are of the view that they are innate and usually biochemical characteristics that are related to the size of the brain which triggers criminal behavior. The societal factors like broken homes and physical and emotional abuse in childhood are ...