Early Criminologists Believed Deviance Was Intrinsically Real Because They Believed

question 17

Multiple Choice

Early criminologists believed deviance was intrinsically real because they believed criminals possessed

• A)a superior way of life.
• B)the same biological traits found in non-criminals.
• C)a distinctive set of labels that set them apart from non-criminals.
• D)certain biological traits absent in non-criminals.

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Definitions:

Emil Kraepelin

A German psychiatrist known for his influential work in classifying mental disorders, pioneering the fields of psychiatry and psychopharmacology.

Sigmund Freud

Originating from Austria, this neurologist established psychoanalysis - a therapeutic approach that uses discussions between a patient and an analyst to address mental health issues.

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life and create distress for the person experiencing them.

Dissociative Amnesia

A disorder characterized by the inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that cannot be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.