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Theories of crime- psychological theories like personality characteristics, moral development, or psychosis.
For this scholarly activity, you will explain two theories of crime based on body chemistry theories and two theories of crime based on psychological theories. Examples include chemistry theories like atavism, low blood sugar, or high levels of testosterone and psychological theories like personality characteristics, moral development, or psychosis.
In your explanation of each theory, include responses to the following bullets:
- Explain the basic concepts of each theory.
- Explain how the theory relates to crime.
- Is there research to substantiate this theory?
- Explain whether or not you personally feel the theory is acceptable as a potential reason for crime
