bio explanations Flashcards
1
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one biological explanation of crime is— sex.
A
STATISTICALLY, MEN are MORE LIKELY to COMMIT CRIMES MORE than WOMEN. they are also MORE LIKELY to COMMIT certain types of CRIME.
2
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one biological explanation of crime is— genetics.
A
LOMBROSO CRIMOLOGIST had a theory that you could tell if someone was a CRIMINAL BY their SKULL.
3
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one biological explanation of crime is— mental health.
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conditions like PSYCHOPATHY can make an individual LACK REMORSE, MANIPULATE, and make them MORE LIKELY to commit crimes like MURDER.