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What is a key aspect of the relationship between biology and the environment, according to a biosocial criminologist?
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?
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?
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?
How did Nazi eugenics relate to the treatment of Indigenous people in the US and Canada?
From a biosocial perspective, what would be a significant consideration when proposing policy solutions?
From a biosocial perspective, what would be a significant consideration when proposing policy solutions?
What did Chris Benoit do on June 5, 2007?
What did Chris Benoit do on June 5, 2007?
Which aspect of crime causation is highlighted by Biosocial Criminology?
Which aspect of crime causation is highlighted by Biosocial Criminology?
What is a key biological approach to crime causation discussed in the content?
What is a key biological approach to crime causation discussed in the content?
Why is Biosocial Criminology considered controversial?
Why is Biosocial Criminology considered controversial?
What was Victor of Aveyron known for in the late 18th century?
What was Victor of Aveyron known for in the late 18th century?
'Wild Child' Victor of Aveyron is used as an example to discuss which debate?
'Wild Child' Victor of Aveyron is used as an example to discuss which debate?
According to Judith Butler, what is the main difference between sex and gender?
According to Judith Butler, what is the main difference between sex and gender?
What is one of the reasons mentioned for lower female offending rates according to the text?
What is one of the reasons mentioned for lower female offending rates according to the text?
How are male-female differences in behavior described in the text?
How are male-female differences in behavior described in the text?
What does the text suggest as one of the underlying mechanisms for the association between gender and crime?
What does the text suggest as one of the underlying mechanisms for the association between gender and crime?
What does the text imply about the 'wild child' in terms of socialization?
What does the text imply about the 'wild child' in terms of socialization?
In relation to crime, what does the text suggest as a consistent predictor?
In relation to crime, what does the text suggest as a consistent predictor?
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