Identify the Development of Modern Biological Theories of Crime Related

question 27

Essay

Identify the development of modern biological theories of crime related to family studies, adoption studies, and twin studies (both twins raised together and twins raised separately). When did these studies emerge? What led to the development of such theories? What were the key findings of each type of study? What were the criticisms of such studies?

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Definitions:

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in psychology that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why they are used, and their outcomes on attitude change.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues, such as the attractiveness or credibility of the source, rather than the quality of the argument.

Emotional Responses

The subjective feelings and physiological reactions elicited by stimuli or events.

Classical Conditioning

The procedure of learning that is achieved when an environmental stimulus is associated with one that occurs in nature.