The Emphasis in Modern Biological Theory Has Shifted from Speculation

question 11

True/False

The emphasis in modern biological theory has shifted from speculation over physical stigmata and constitutional makeup of the born criminal characteristic of earlier theory to focus more on biochemistry, genetics, and neurophysiology.

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Definitions:

Pavlov's Experiment

A classical conditioning experiment by Ivan Pavlov demonstrating that dogs could be trained to salivate in response to a neutral stimulus when associated with food.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, causing a sharp and often painful sensation.

Lever Press

A method used in experimental psychology to measure an animal's behavior, particularly in operant conditioning, by recording the frequency of lever pressing by the subject.

Behaviorism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors over internal phenomena such as thoughts and feelings.