Identify and discuss biochemical and neurological explanations of delinquency
What will be an ideal response?
Biochemical
Delinquency, especially violence, is a function of diet, vitamin intake, hormonal imbalance, or food allergies. The focus explains irrational violence and shows how the environment interacts with personal traits to influence behavior.
Neurological
Delinquents often suffer brain impairment, as measured by the EEG. ADHD and minimal brain dysfunction are related to antisocial behavior. It explains the relationship between child abuse and delinquency, and may be used to clarify the link between school problems and delinquency.
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The National Crime Victims Survey (NCVS) estimates that ______ of all persons age 12 or older experienced at least one violent crime and a total of ______ households experienced at least one property victimization in 2016 in the United States.
a. 25%; 7.6% b. 11%; 5.1% c. 1.3%; 8.8% d. 4.6%; 1.6%
Identify the four methods of adapting to being in prison.
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What did Bandura propose as the way individuals learn their attitudes and behaviors?
What will be an ideal response?
According to common law, children aged 7–14 a. had no criminal capacity
b. were presumed to have no criminal capacity but the presumption could be overcome. c. had the same capacity as adults. d. could not be tried in court.