White Collar Criminals

The psychology of white-collar crime involves understanding the motivations, personality traits, and decision-making processes of individuals who commit these offenses. Key factors include a focus on material wealth, optimism bias about getting caught, egocentricity, and potential difficulties in social and sexual relating. Certain personality traits like narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy, as well as low levels of conscientiousness and self-control, have been linked to increased likelihood of engaging in white-collar crime. Tune in and learn how to identify and understand white collar crime!