A forensic psychologist, Dr. Vance, is working with an offender, Julian, who has a history of violent theft. Dr. Vance suggests that Julian’s behaviour is due to an inadequate Superego that failed to develop properly during childhood because Julian grew up without a father figure.
Explain two limitations of using this psychodynamic formulation to explain Julian's offending behaviour.
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