Understanding criminal behavior requires an understanding of biological influences, psychological traits, cognitive factors, and sociological influences on behavior. This makes identifying, detecting, and preventing crime complex. There is not a single, universal approach to understanding the origins of criminal behavior, rather it is important to understand each of the contributing factors and the associated theories. In this week’s assignment, you will examine the biological influences, psychological traits, cognitive factors, and sociological influences on behavior by responding to the following:
Discuss the developmental risk factors that contribute to criminal behavior. Examine at least one theory used to understand the influence of developmental factors on criminal behavior.
Discuss the biological risk factors that contribute to criminal behavior. Examine at least one theory used to understand the influence of biological factors on criminal behavior.
Discuss the sociological, learning, and situational risk factors that contribute to criminal behavior. Examine at least one theory used to understand the influence of sociological, learning, and situational factors on criminal behavior.
Evaluate the case provided and discuss how each of the types of risk factors apply.
Developmental factors
Biological factors
Sociological, learning, and situational factors.
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