What Are Some of the Main Barriers to Testing Biological

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Essay

What are some of the main barriers to testing biological explanations of crime? Be sure to include ethical and logistic concerns.

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Definitions:

Suicide Attempts

The act of intentionally trying to kill oneself.

TMS

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression.

VNS

Vagus Nerve Stimulation, a treatment involving electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve, typically used for conditions like epilepsy or certain types of depression.

Depression

An ongoing mental illness signified by a prevailing sorrowful mood or indifference to activities, causing substantial disruption in day-to-day living.