Exploring the biological perspectives on criminal behavior, this content delves into how genetic and physiological factors may influence an individual's likelihood of engaging in criminal activities. It discusses the evolution of biological theories in criminology, from early ideas like Lombroso's 'born criminal' to modern genetic and neurobiological research. Twin and adoption studies shed light on the nature versus nurture debate, while the impact of these theories on the criminal justice system is considered.
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Biological theories in ______ suggest that genetic and physiological factors may significantly shape an individual's likelihood of engaging in criminal activity.
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Concept of 'born criminal'
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Somatotype theory relevance
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Impact of historical biological theories
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Research has linked the genes ______ and ______ with violent and antisocial conduct, especially when environmental factors are unfavorable.
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Monozygotic vs. Dizygotic Twins in Studies
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Role of Adoption Studies in Behavior Genetics
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Nature vs. Nurture Debate in Criminal Behavior
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Research has found ______ and ______ correlates to criminality, adding scientific precision to biological theories in criminology.
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Reductionism in biological theories
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Determinism and agency in biological explanations
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Ethical issues in biological trait stigmatization
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Incorporating ______ theories into the ______ system affects how individual accountability is viewed, especially when ______ factors influence criminal actions.
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