Crime Fiction and Psychology: Unraveling the Criminal Mind
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In crime fiction, what is the term used to describe the psychological study of criminals and their behavior?
Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of unconscious drives and desires in shaping human behavior, often influencing criminal actions?
In crime fiction, what is the term used to describe the process of understanding a criminal's motivations and actions by examining their past experiences, upbringing, and psychological makeup?
Which psychological concept refers to the tendency of individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
In crime fiction, what is the term used to describe the psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to conform to the expectations and norms of a group, even if those expectations are harmful or unethical?
Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of social learning and imitation in shaping human behavior, including criminal behavior?
In crime fiction, what is the term used to describe the psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to perceive ambiguous or random events as meaningful and connected, often leading to false conclusions?
Which psychological concept refers to the tendency of individuals to overestimate the likelihood of rare events and underestimate the likelihood of common events?
In crime fiction, what is the term used to describe the psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs and ignore information that contradicts them?
Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of personal experiences and subjective interpretations in shaping human behavior, including criminal behavior?
In crime fiction, what is the term used to describe the psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
Which psychological concept refers to the tendency of individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
In crime fiction, what is the term used to describe the psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to perceive ambiguous or random events as meaningful and connected, often leading to false conclusions?
Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of social learning and imitation in shaping human behavior, including criminal behavior?
In crime fiction, what is the term used to describe the psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs and ignore information that contradicts them?