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Explain Freuds theory of psychoanalysis and the psychopathic structure of personality. How does the psychoanalytic perspective explain criminality?
 
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Explain the early concept of a psychopath and identify some of the defining characteristics. What is the relationship of sociopathy and antisocial personality disorder? What are some possible causes of antisocial personality disorder?
 
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Answer: Answers should explain Freuds development of psychoanalysis based on the belief that criminal behavior is maladaptive and the product of inadequacies inherent in the offenders personality. The personality as defined by Freud has three components: the id, based on the pleasure principle; the ego, based on the reality principle; and the superego, based on the ethnical principle. A discussion of the impact of poor superego development and id domination on criminality should be included.

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Answer: Answers should include a definition of a psychopath as someone who has a personality disorder, especially one manifesting in aggressively antisocial behavior and who is lacking in empathy. Defining characteristics include intelligence, superficial charm, chronic lying, unreliability, and the inability to feel guilt or shame, among others listed in the text. Answers should include an explanation of the APAs move away from the use of terms such as psychopath and sociopath in favor of the term antisocial personality and the concept of antisocial personality disorder. A discussion of possible somatogenic and psychogenic causes should also be presented.





 

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