psychodynamic explanations of offending

• What did Freud lack regarding the criminal mind?

  A detailed fear of the criminal
• How do later psycho-dynamic theorists apply Freud's ideas to crime?

  By linking early childhood relationships to crime
• What is the focus of the video discussed?

  The link between psychodynamics and offending behavior
• What is Freud's topographical model of personality composed of?

  Id, superego, and ego
• What does the id represent in Freud's model?

  The pleasure principle seeking self-satisfaction
• What is the role of the superego?

  To regulate behavior through guilt and pride
• How does the superego develop according to Freud?

  During the phallic psychosexual stage
• What age range does the phallic stage cover?

  Three to six years old
• What complex do boys resolve during the phallic stage?

  The Oedipus complex
• What happens if a child has an underdeveloped superego?

  They may perform criminal acts as adults
• What can lead to an overdeveloped superego?

  Having overly strict parents
• What is a consequence of an overdeveloped superego?

  Constant guilt and self-punishment
• What is a deviant superego?

  Identifying with a criminal same-sex parent
• How do defense mechanisms relate to criminal behavior?

  They alter perception to protect the ego
• What is denial in the context of criminal behavior?

  Rejecting the seriousness of one's crime
• What is displacement in criminal behavior?

  Redirecting anger to a weaker target
• What is rationalization in criminal behavior?

  Justifying actions to avoid guilt
• What does Bowlby's attachment theory suggest?

  Poor parental relationships lead to criminality
• What is an internal working model in attachment theory?

  A blueprint for future relationships
• What is maternal deprivation according to Bowlby?

  Prolonged absence of maternal care
• What can maternal deprivation lead to?

  Affective psychopathy and lack of empathy
• What was the focus of Bowlby's 44th study?

  Linking maternal deprivation to delinquency
• What is a criticism of Freud's theory regarding testability?

  It contains untestable concepts like the superego
• What is a positive implication of understanding early childhood experiences?

  Improving childhood experiences can reduce crime
• What is a major gender bias in Freud's theory?

  It suggests females have weaker superegos
• What is a limitation of Bowlby's 44th study?

  It is correlational and lacks causation
• What are the key concepts of Freud's psychodynamic theory related to offending behavior?

  • Id: pleasure principle
  • Superego: morality principle
  • Ego: reality principle
  • Development during the phallic stage
  • Oedipus and Electra complexes
  • Role of guilt and pride
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Bowlby's attachment theory in relation to offending behavior?

  Strengths:

  • Links poor parenting to criminality
  • Highlights importance of early relationships

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Correlational findings, not causal
  • Gender bias in superego development