Biological Criminal Behavior

 

It is often unpopular to discuss genetic and biological aspects of criminal behavior. In our culture we tend to focus on choice or on the offender's environment. Nonetheless, the literature clearly identifies quite a few genetic and biological factors. Describe one of each and explain how they impact criminal behavior.

The body of your paper should be at least 2 and no more than 3 full pages in length, not including title and reference pages. Your paper should be in APA essay format: double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with one-inch margins on all sides. Use at least 2 reference sources, including your textbook and a peer-reviewed journal article from our online library. Following APA format, use in-text citations in the body of your paper to show where you have used source material, supported by references at the end.