The textbook discussed research that has shown genetic and environmental factors interact to predict criminal behavior. Explain this phenomenon and how scholars can use this information to better create criminological theory
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
• Genes may predispose someone to criminal activity but this does not mean criminal outcomes are predetermined.
• Presence of genetic effect does not preclude an environmental influence.
• Modern candidate gene research has repeatedly shown that the environment is responsible for "triggering" the genetic effect.
• Takes both specific genetic structures and specific types of environments for an individual to become criminal
• Both genetic and environmental influence cannot be ignored because they both have importance, especially since they are expected to interact in myriad ways.
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Afraid she will be discovered and unsure about what to do, Marta covers the child with leaves and departs the scene. A few days later the corpse of the baby is discovered. Subsequent investigation leads the police to Marta. Which of the following is correct about this situation? A) Marta has committed no offense because she did not purposely kill the child. B) Marta has committed no offense because under Texas law a mother is not criminally responsible for the death of a minor child. C) Marta has committed capital murder because she knowingly caused the death of the child. D) Marta has committed only criminally negligent homicide as she ought to have been aware that the child would die if left alone in the woods.
In order to emphasize the “selling points” of their department, it is critical that recruiters are aware of candidates’ ______.
A. educational background B. motivation for being a police officer C. family history D. previous experiences with police
Neither the crime control model nor the due process model is likely to completely control criminal justice in the future.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
These are desired states of affairs or preferred results that organizations attempt to realize and achieve:
a. Plans b. Organizational Goals c. Outcomes d. Corporate Narratives