The general public, as well as many researchers, remain fascinated by the notion of the “criminal mind.” Drawing on what you have learned in the first half of this course, and referring specifically to the theory of psychopathy, what are the limitations of this approach to crime?
What are its consequences for criminal justice policy? Why does it remain so popular? Do you see any commonalities with early 20th century (1900s) theories of crime discussed in the course?