Jurisprudential Justification Of Crime Through Psychological Perspective: An Indian Insight
- IJLLR Journal
- Oct 3
- 1 min read
Sairee Ghosh, B.A. LL.B. (Calcutta University), LL.M. (Pursuing) (Vidyasagar University)
ABSTRACT
Criminal psychology is primarily concerned with the deeper roots of criminal behavior. Psychologists working in this field examine not just the intentions and ideas of criminals, but also their subsequent responses to their illegal conduct. The study of criminal behavior, which encompasses personality, attitudes, physiology, learning, motivation, reasoning, and other cognitive elements that influence criminal conduct, is known as criminal psychology.
"Crime" and "criminal" are very contextual concepts. They are frequently mistaken with one another. "Crime" is not the same as "Criminality." Criminality, on the other hand, denotes the desire and mindset to engage in illegal activity. An act that contravenes the law is a crime. By offering solutions to criminal behavior, criminal psychology seeks to exert control.
This study seeks to define criminal psychology, examine the role of psychology in criminal psychology, assess the relationship between psychology, crime, and criminal conduct, and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the theories in explaining the reasons behind criminal behavior and offending.
Keywords: Crime, Criminal Psychology, Psychological Factors, Criminality, Criminal Behavior
