Personality traits that trigger criminal behavior
This paper explores the role of personality traits in criminal behavior. It investigates both proximal and distal factors that may contribute to the development of criminal tendencies by examining various research studies on the subject. Proximal factors include impulsivity, low self-control, sensation-seeking, thrill-seeking, aggression, and other antisocial behaviors. Distal factors discussed include childhood neglect or abuse, socioeconomic status (SES), family ...