CRIMINAL
PSYCHOLOGY
By: Aarti Datharam
What does evil
look like?
Look like just YOU and ME
The darkness they share
isn’t on their faces
Its all in their minds
Criminal
Psychology
Prefrontal Cortex
Most criminals embody a
criminal behavioral pattern
due to the structure and
functioning of their brain.
Certain brain regions, such
as the prefrontal cortex
responsible for impulse
control and decision making,
have been linked to criminal
tendencies by criminologists.
Phineas gage
Documented Personality and Emotional Changes
Phineas gage skull
after the accident
Losing his
inhibitions
Acting
aggressively
Being
Violent
Molesting
his children
OTHER CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
MOTIVATION
Financial
Gain
Revenge
Power
Sense of
Belonging
TED BUNDY
Was said to be charming, intelligent and
an upstanding citizen.
However, his criminal activities were
driven by his severe narcissism and
antisocial personality traits that were
masked by his appearance.
Led him to manipulate and control his
victims, making him a master of disguise
and deception.
Bundy’s need for power and dominance
further fueled his obsession with control
and manipulation.
His narcissistic tendencies compelled him
to maintain an appearance of normalcy
while he discreetly pursued his sadistic
desires.
Hiding
True
Intentions
 University
 Travel the
world
 Work life
COMMON
FAMILY – PLACE YOU CALL HOME
AWAY
FROM
Trust your instincts.
Your intuition can often
alert you to potential
danger.
Be cautious about the
people you surround
yourself with and
attempt to learn some
sort of self-defense.
You don’t know
someone’s psychological
state or background fully.
THANK
YOU
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