Assignment | Environmental Theory
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Assignment | Environmental Theory
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Rabiatu AlowonlePSY 224 Milestone One Worksheet: Topic Selection and IntroductionReview the critical elements that must be addressed in the final project. Use this worksheet to develop Milestone One. You should build on the ideas from the Module One discussion to select your final topic.1.Identify and briefly summarize the topic related to psychology that you will study. The topic that will be studied as related to psychology is the biological influences on criminal behavior. Some of the influences may be attributed to genetic factors. In other instances, there may be traits that are inherited which are not entirely due to specific genes. It has also been determined that some criminals have developed genetic mutations during the time of conception while still in utero which can be attributed to criminal behavior as well. However, while these implications have been proven, there are also environmental aspects to take into consideration as well. Many researchers have argued that the major biological influences on a criminal may have to do with the way that he or she is brought up. Since these factors are not considered inherited, there has been a plethora of controversy surrounding these claims (Ellis, 2015). When an environmental theory is used to explain certain types of behavior related to criminal activity, it does not necessarily take into consideration hormones, neurology and other specific physiological factors. Instead, the biological aspects are tied to the environmental aspects and many people believe that the negative occurrences are simply due to the way that the applicable person was raised or brought up. As a whole, there are many criminals who have been diagnosedwith a type of mental dysfunction that can be attributed to biological dispositions. With the invention of brain imaging, researchers have been able to study the mind of criminals when
compared to the mind of a “normal person.” Most of the studies determined that the individuals who were criminals were more susceptible to telling broad and outlandish stories about daily life when compared to the other individuals. The biological implications proved that there may have been an imbalance in hormones or some type of genetic defect. While this was the case for some criminals, it was not proven with all criminals which is why there is still controversy regarding biology and criminal behavior (Ellis, 2005). 2. Summarize at least two articles that you might use in the literature review section of the introduction that are relevant to the topic you want to research. List the APA reference citation followed by the summary. The two articles that will be utilized in the literature review are as follows:Ellis, Lee (2005) A Theory Explaining Biological Correlates of Criminality. European Journal of Criminology 2 (3):287-351 This article delves into one specific theory that helps researchers to understand the biological implications of criminal behavior. Variables that are assessed include gender, age, race and social status. Moreover, there is a thorough assessment regarding the types of behaviors that are often seen from criminals. For example, there are crude behaviors and there are sophisticated behaviors. From the article, the researchers are able to determine if there are any underlying biological factors that can be taken into consideration. As a whole, the theory is used to predict a
plethora of variables that are linked to behavior and despite growing evidence of the literature that exists; there is still a need to analyze the issue in depth. Sterzer, P. (2009). Born to be a criminal? What to make of early biological risk factors for criminal behavior. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 167(1), 1-3. This article assesses the neurobiological implications of the factors that are associated with criminal behavior. The researchers have tested that there were certain people that have been bornwith abnormal fears that grow up to be criminals. Moreover, it is also indicated that there are certain neutral stimuli that are associated with the behaviors that many criminals take part in. As a whole, certain neuroimaging studies are analyzed in order to determine if brain function is directly related to criminal behavior. Even from early childhood, there are factors that should be assessed in the future. 3.Discuss the bias and limitations present in the articles. Support your discussion withspecific examples from the articles. Article 1: In this article, there is an extensive discussion about evolutionary behavior which doesnot correlate well with criminal behavior. Moreover, the variables such as testosterone and mesomorphy are not directly correlated either. Article 2: In this article, there is an emphasis on social learning which does not necessarily delve into biological implications. However, antisocial behavior is determined to be a trigger of criminal behavior.
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