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Adler is the only early personality theorist to attend to the criminal personality. He felt that criminals are individuals who both lack social interest and have a superiority complex. Adler defined crime as ".a coward's imitation of heroism." A case study summarized by Elaine Cassel follows.
Your job is to look at this case study as a forensic personality theorist First, read the Making of a Criminal by Elaine Cassel.
Next, address the following questions in a two-page summary that integrates these theorists:
According to Adler's theory of superiority / inferiority, how would Adler account for the development of Lee Malvo as a criminal?
Using Adler's theory as a guide, what personality characteristics would be important for a clinician to assess to help determine the likelihood of someone like Lee Malvo to engage in criminal behavior?
What are the strengths of Adler's theory as a framework to understand typical and maladaptive behavior in individuals? What are some of its limitations as a theory?
Suggested length for this paper is at least 500 words.
Your paper must have at least two references one of which can be the course textbook and find an additional credible reference (not another textbook and not a general access website). APA format is required.
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