Answer previewAlso, criminal actions may be resulted by weak egos such that an individual may commit a crime as well as damaged personality. Ego plays a crucial role in decision making when it is weak there are high chances an individual will engage in criminal behaviors. Lastly, intelligent quotient can result in an individual to criminal behavior. According to Ferri, (2003), an individual with a weak intelligence quotient tend to engage in criminal behaviors than those with strong intelligence quotient. The IQ is transmitted from parents to children. For instance, a child whose father is a drunkard and the mother a prostitute they tend to reproduce a child who is feebleminded (low IQ). According to the research done Ohio Board of Administration, 40 percent of juveniles incarcerated in states jails were found to be feeble minded.
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Theories of crime causation.
This week has covered several theories of crime causation including Rational Choice Theory, Trait Theory, and the Developmental Theories; Life Course, Propensity, and Trajectory. Select one of these theories that you feel best describes why crime occurs, and write a well-constructed, one page essay (500+ words) explaining how this theory applies to crime and criminals. What causes criminals to act and therefore crimes to occur? Please provide any examples you feel exemplify your argument, but be sure to cite and reference the article where you retrieve information regarding your example.
