A chronic offender confesses to a counsellor that he committed crimes because the crimes helped provide the type of gratification for desires that were not met by his family while he was growing up.Which of the following theories best aligns with the offender's understanding of why he committed crimes?

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The offender's explanation suggests that his criminal behavior is a result of unmet desires from his childhood. This aligns with the psychodynamic theory, specifically the psychoanalytic perspective, which emphasizes the role of early childhood experiences and unconscious desires in shaping behavior. The other theories, moral development, social learning, and personality, do not specifically focus on childhood experiences and desires as a primary factor in criminal behavior.

A Chronic Offender Confesses to a Counsellor That He Committed