Let's Say That a Rash of Thefts Is Occurring in a Suburban

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Essay

Let's say that a rash of thefts is occurring in a suburban neighborhood.It is determined that a group of teenage boys from the community have been stealing items from unlocked cars.The perpetrators are caught within a few short weeks.According to the information in Chapter 6,which factors likely made them initial suspects? What factors made it more likely that they would behave in this way?

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for higher-order functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

Brain

The organ in the head of living beings that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity, central to the nervous system.

Models of Abnormality

Theoretical frameworks used to understand the causes and treatment of mental health disorders, including biological, psychological, and social factors.

Humanistic-existential Model

A therapeutic approach combining humanistic principles focusing on the individual's potential with existentialist ideas emphasizing free will and self-determination.