Biosocial Criminology: Chris Benoit Case Study
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What is a key aspect of the relationship between biology and the environment, according to a biosocial criminologist?

  • There is an intricate interplay between biology and the environment in influencing criminal behavior (correct)
  • Biology is the sole determinant of criminal behavior
  • Environment plays a negligible role in shaping criminal behavior
  • Biology has no influence on criminal behavior

    • In the context of Benoit's crime, what would a biosocial criminologist attribute as contributing factors?

  • A combination of biological and environmental factors (correct)
  • Psychological factors alone
  • Strictly genetic factors
  • Socioeconomic factors only

    • What is a possible consequence of maintaining a 'naïve positivist faith in value-free science' according to the text?

  • Challenging societal beliefs
  • Fostering democratic values
  • Enabling extremist policies (correct)
  • Promoting ethical decision-making

    • How did Nazi eugenics relate to the treatment of Indigenous people in the US and Canada?

    <p>It was influenced by the genocide of Indigenous people in the US and Canada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From a biosocial perspective, what would be a significant consideration when proposing policy solutions?

    <p>Taking into account both biological and environmental influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chris Benoit do on June 5, 2007?

    <p>Strangled his wife and suffocated his son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of crime causation is highlighted by Biosocial Criminology?

    <p>Nature vs Nurture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key biological approach to crime causation discussed in the content?

    <p>Gender and Sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Biosocial Criminology considered controversial?

    <p>Due to its focus on challenging societal norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Victor of Aveyron known for in the late 18th century?

    <p>Being raised by wolves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Wild Child' Victor of Aveyron is used as an example to discuss which debate?

    <p>Nature vs Nurture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Judith Butler, what is the main difference between sex and gender?

    <p>Gender is a social construct, while sex is a biological characteristic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons mentioned for lower female offending rates according to the text?

    <p>Biological and genetic factors like brain and hormone function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are male-female differences in behavior described in the text?

    <p>Evident during the first few weeks of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest as one of the underlying mechanisms for the association between gender and crime?

    <p>Biological and genetic factors like brain function and hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the 'wild child' in terms of socialization?

    <p>The 'wild child' was socialized differently from convention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In relation to crime, what does the text suggest as a consistent predictor?

    <p>Gender-Sex relation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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