Behavioral criminology is a branch of criminology that focuses on understanding the psychological factors that contribute to criminal behavior.

Social Learning Theory, also known as Social Cognitive Theory, suggests that criminal behavior is learned through interactions with others, such as family members, peers, and the media.

Rational Choice Theory posits that individuals engage in criminal behavior when they perceive the potential benefits to outweigh the potential costs.

Differential Association Theory proposes that individuals learn criminal behavior through their interactions with others, particularly those who are involved in criminal activities.

Biosocial Theory integrates biological, psychological, and social factors to explain criminal behavior, recognizing the complex interplay of these influences.

Social labeling refers to the process by which individuals are labeled as criminals, which can have a significant impact on their behavior and opportunities.

The General Theory of Crime suggests that criminal behavior is caused by a lack of self-control, which can lead individuals to engage in impulsive and risky behaviors.

Routine Activities Theory proposes that criminal behavior occurs when motivated offenders encounter suitable targets in the absence of capable guardians.

Biosocial Theory integrates biological and psychological factors to explain criminal behavior, recognizing the complex interplay of these influences.

Social labeling refers to the process by which individuals are labeled as criminals, which can have a significant impact on their behavior and opportunities.

The General Theory of Crime suggests that criminal behavior is caused by a lack of self-control, which can lead individuals to engage in impulsive and risky behaviors.

Routine Activities Theory proposes that criminal behavior occurs when motivated offenders encounter suitable targets in the absence of capable guardians.

Biosocial Theory integrates biological and psychological factors to explain criminal behavior, recognizing the complex interplay of these influences.

Social labeling refers to the process by which individuals are labeled as criminals, which can have a significant impact on their behavior and opportunities.

The General Theory of Crime suggests that criminal behavior is caused by a lack of self-control, which can lead individuals to engage in impulsive and risky behaviors.