NCJ Number
121711
Journal
International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology Volume: 33 Issue: 3 Dated: (December 1989), 215-226
Date Published
1989
Length
12 pages
Annotation
The difference between the mind and the brain is discussed with affirmation of the existence of the criminal mind.
Abstract
The controversy surrounding the postulation of the criminal mind is presented with case studies and references to the literature. Some characteristics of the criminal's mind which are discussed include: 1) excitement, 2) expensive habits, 3) ego-centric, 4) ability to ignore superego, 5) projection and rationalizations, and 6) power with fight to kill. Treatment, or psychotherapy, for the criminal mind is assessed as a very specialized task in mental health. 2 tables, 31 references.