SOC212H1 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Trait Theory, Twin, Premenstrual Syndrome
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Chapter six - week three: sept 4th, 2016 (trait theories) Trait theories: these approaches look at the combination of biological or psychological attributes that might explain criminality. Biological and psychological influences on (anti-social) behaviour. Focus on basic human drives that are linked to antisocial behaviour aggression, violence, and impulsivity. Crime involves personal traits and environmental factors. Criminals manifest distinct physiques susceptible to particular types of delinquency. Not all human are born equal, genetics + environment = individual behaviour patterns. Learning is influenced by instincts: mechanism by which routine activities and behaviour are known automatically without being learned. Biosocial theories of crime summary: biochemical, neurological, genetic, evolutionary. Nutritional deficiencies: vitamin deficiency physical, mental and behavioural problems, homeless youth studies. Homeless males had lower energy & nutrition intakes, homeless females had lower intake of most nutrients: nutrients can help children w/ psychiatric symptoms. Sugar and crime: high sugar intake levels attention span deficiencies, aggression and violence.
