bio explanations Flashcards

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one biological explanation of crime is— sex.

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STATISTICALLY, MEN are MORE LIKELY to COMMIT CRIMES MORE than WOMEN. they are also MORE LIKELY to COMMIT certain types of CRIME.

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one biological explanation of crime is— genetics.

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LOMBROSO CRIMOLOGIST had a theory that you could tell if someone was a CRIMINAL BY their SKULL.

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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.

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