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The Link of Genetics and Criminal Behavior
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Abstract
In this essay the link between criminal behavior and genetics will be discussed. Also in this paper the discussion on how crime, twin studies, adoption studies, and testosterone studies are linked to genetics will be discussed. This essay will show some of the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence that is linked to genetics and crime. I will also be giving my feelings on whether or not I agree with police departments using these findings, or if they should dismiss such findings.
The link between genetics and crimes is a very contentious topic when it comes to the study of criminology behaviors, where the primary focus is on environment and social factors that cause or influence felonious behaviors. The causes of criminal behavior have been in debate for some time now and today still there are many more questions than answers. The research shows that genetics is answerable for about 50% of criminal behavior and the rest shows environment explains for the rest. Experts claim that receiving a particular gene doesn’t necessarily influence someone to a life of crime but factor in he/she has been in an abusive or violent childhood or some other negative environment influence and that risk increases significantly. There has been inevitability that an individual who holds certain characteristics will take part in a crime. Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology, Dr. Fogel at The Chicago School’s Chicago Campus states, “When you understand where the individual came from, what they were exposed to, and the environment in which they grew up, you can understand why they engaged in the behavior that they did.” Researchers have been studying the idea that the nurturing of an individual does or doesn’t obtain influences from behavioral changes for a long time now and found those environmental aspects such as intimidating parenting styles, physical and sexual abuse,
AIU Online
Abstract
In this essay the link between criminal behavior and genetics will be discussed. Also in this paper the discussion on how crime, twin studies, adoption studies, and testosterone studies are linked to genetics will be discussed. This essay will show some of the strengths and weaknesses of the evidence that is linked to genetics and crime. I will also be giving my feelings on whether or not I agree with police departments using these findings, or if they should dismiss such findings.
The link between genetics and crimes is a very contentious topic when it comes to the study of criminology behaviors, where the primary focus is on environment and social factors that cause or influence felonious behaviors. The causes of criminal behavior have been in debate for some time now and today still there are many more questions than answers. The research shows that genetics is answerable for about 50% of criminal behavior and the rest shows environment explains for the rest. Experts claim that receiving a particular gene doesn’t necessarily influence someone to a life of crime but factor in he/she has been in an abusive or violent childhood or some other negative environment influence and that risk increases significantly. There has been inevitability that an individual who holds certain characteristics will take part in a crime. Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology, Dr. Fogel at The Chicago School’s Chicago Campus states, “When you understand where the individual came from, what they were exposed to, and the environment in which they grew up, you can understand why they engaged in the behavior that they did.” Researchers have been studying the idea that the nurturing of an individual does or doesn’t obtain influences from behavioral changes for a long time now and found those environmental aspects such as intimidating parenting styles, physical and sexual abuse,