How do biosocial and psychological theory agree and disagree? Do these theories somehow "excuse" criminals for their behavior? What actions could be taken or programs put into place to address the sources of this kind of criminal behavior?
What will be an ideal response?
Both biosocial and psychological theory look at factors that could be beyond a person's control-how their body and mind are wired to work from a young age. Biosocial theory includes looking at genetic factors and biochemical factors (like vitamin deficiency and hormonal imbalance), whereas psychological factors look less at a particular abnormality in a gene or neuron pathway and more at how atypical personalities and upbringings can contribute to a worldview that leads to crime. Both could seem to give excuses-that a hormonal imbalance or mental illness was the cause of crime and that it couldn't be avoided. Both also offer a view that gives a direction for treatment. If a genetic factor is the cause for crime, we can identify the source of the gene and look for it in others. If a personality disorder or mental illness is to blame, then society should provide better programs to address those disorders and illnesses to prevent crime.
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