Application-Psychological and Sociological Perspectives of Crime

Application: Psychological and Sociological Perspectives of CrimeCriminal behavior can be broadly divided into two main perspectives: a psychological perspective and a sociological perspective. Historically, most theories of crime have been sociological, meaning that they have emphasized the role that social factors, such as culture, peers, and families, play in criminal behavior. More recently, however, there has been a shift to the psychological perspective. Whereas sociological perspectives focus on factors external to the individual, psychological perspectives attempt to explain crime by focusing on factors intrinsic or internal to the offender, such as thinking patterns, personality traits, and attitudes. Although sociological and psychological perspectives are often viewed as being distinct, they can in fact be quite complementary. In other words, it is likely that criminal behavior can be explained by both psychological and sociological perspectives.To prepare for this assignment:Review Chapter 1 of the course text, The Psychology of Criminal Conduct. Pay attention to the main distinguishing characteristics of psychological perspectives of crime and sociological perspectives of crime.Review the assigned pages in Chapter 2 of the course text, The Psychology of Criminal Conduct. Reflect on how psychological factors contribute to criminal behavior.Consider the differences between the psychological perspective of criminal behavior and the sociological perspective of criminal behavior.Think about how the psychological and sociological perspectives of criminal behavior might both account for criminal behavior. In doing so, think of one specific criminal in which both perspectives come into play.The assignment (1–2 pages):Briefly explain the psychological and sociological perspectives of criminal behavior.Explain the differences between the psychological perspective and the sociological perspective of criminal behavior.Explain how the psychological perspective and the sociological perspective might both account for criminal behavior. Provide at least one example of a specific criminal in which both perspectives come into play.Support your Application Assignment with specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide