Compare and contrast traditional biological and modern biosocial theories. What is the primary focus of each type? What is the major distinguishing feature between historical and contemporary biological theories of criminality?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Answers should discuss the key focus of all biological theories. Key points should include:
• Early biological theories were simplistic, focused mainly on physical features and heredity, considered physical traits and inheritance
• Modern theories are more complex, more in-depth, examine a variety of influences on behavior, and suggest biological features are facilitators rather than determinants of behavior
• A major distinguishing feature is the degree of emphasis placed on the interplay between biology and the social and physical environments
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