Which term refers to the field that studies the psychological factors behind criminal actions?

• A. Psychology of Crime
• B. The Crime and Deviance Channel
• C. Guided Learning Hours
• D. Criminal Trial Process

Answer: (A)

The field that studies the psychological factors behind criminal actions is psychology of crime. This area examines how thinking patterns, emotions, personality traits, mental health, and past experiences influence why someone commits a crime. It helps explain why offenders differ from non-offenders and how mental processes can drive or deter criminal behavior, which is why it’s the best fit for describing the study of psychological influences on crime. The other options don’t fit because they refer to something unrelated to psychology: a media-like channel, general training hours, or the procedures of a court case rather than an academic field of study about why people offend.