Criminal Justice Paper

Several biological factors have been attributed for the development of defiant behavior in criminology and criminal justice. These factors are elaborated by several theories which put across the biologic explanation to defiant behavior expressed by members of the society. Firstly, Biological theories attributes defiant behavior to external factors such as structural and functional differences of the brain as well as body which are contrary to the normal brain and body physiology, for instance psychology has been said to impact greatly towards the behavior portrayed by an individual. Poor mental development and psychiatric conditions may lead to development of behavior that is not as per the norms of the society (Akers, 2013). Secondly, biologic theories attribute defiant behavior to innate factors which an individual is born with that makes them develop defiant and criminal behavior. Thirdly, biologic factors attribute defiant behavior to hereditary factors or behaviors that are copied from others during growth. The biologic explanations of criminal behavior in crime play an important role in policies used in the correction of criminal behavior in correctional institution as well as understanding the reasons behind criminal behavior in the society.

Child hood exposure to lead has effects on the development of the neurologic system among children leading to development of psychiatric and mental health disorders. According to Palmer (2015), lead poisoning mostly occurs as a result of inhalation of toxic air which is released after combustion of leaded petroleum in car engines. Personally, I think that preventive steps such as withdrawal of leaded petroleum in gas station will help in reducing lead poisoning among children. Secondly, lead poisoning occurs as a result of drinking water from piping systems poisoned with lead. Inspection and replacement of such piping system will have a major role in reducing lead poisoning.

References

Akers, R. L. (2013). Criminological theories: Introduction and evaluation.

Palmer, S. (2015). Toxic childhood: How the modern world is damaging our children and what we can do about it. Orion