Sabrina Arzate

Literature Review Research Report

The topic of the research report will consist of psychological reasons and
disorders that may be linked to crimes and criminal behavior.

Research Topic Questions

1.) Are mental illnesses and criminal behavior strongly linked? Why or why not?
2.) How big is the mentally ill population amongst prisoners and what is the most
common psychological disorder amongst them?
3.) What type of violent behavior do people with mental disorders cause and
why?
4.) What are some different ways that psychologists, doctors, and family
members could provide help for the mentally ill who display violent behavior?