The Major Premise of the Genetic Theory Is That _______

question 71

Multiple Choice

The major premise of the genetic theory is that _______.

• A) ​as the human race evolved, traits and characteristics became ingrained, some of which make people aggressive and predisposed to commit crime
• B) ​the criminality of the parents can predict the delinquency of their children
• C) ​criminals and delinquents often suffer brain impairment
• D) ​crime is a function of diet and food allergies

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Definitions:

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others in social situations.

Animal Type Phobia

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A learning process through which behaviors are acquired by watching and imitating others.

Classical Conditioning

Form of learning in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a stimulus that naturally elicits a response, thereby making the neutral stimulus itself sufficient to elicit the same response.