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The Biological Basis of Criminal Behavior Melissa Allen University of Maryland Global CCJS 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice Professor Henry White April 6, 2022
1 The Biological Basis of Criminal Behavior
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7 The biological basis for criminal behavior is portrayed in these photographs, in some capacity. Psychology obviously can play a role in criminal activity, and even Sigmund Freud (pictured above) believed so; however, he also illuded to the fact that human beings have a predisposition to violence through genetics. The prefrontal and subcortical structures have been attributed to criminal behaviors due to anatomical and functional abnormalities. (Ling et al.,
8 2019) This suggests that brain damage (whether at birth or as a result of a traumatic injury) can play a substantial role in the development of maladaptive, criminal behaviors. Some of the photographs in this section depict the interrogation of the accused, which includes showing them images of their crimes to see if it reveals any connection to them. This may be deemed psychological, which it is, but there is a deeper correlation that investigators are hunting for. They believe that by doing so, they can gain access to someone's inner workings. Less control over the limbic brain produces primitive sensations such as indignation and rage, as well as a greater propensity of risky behavior and poor problem-solving skills, (Adams, 2013) all of which may predispose a person to violence. The final image correctly depicts how brain damage can affect individuals' perceptions of reality. Phineas Gage was the victim of a terrible calamity. A metal rod had ripped through the man's brain, causing damage to the pre-frontal cortex. Gage grew impetuous after the accident, abandoned his inhibitions, drank heavily, and gambled extensively. (Posey, 2015) He wasn't particularly violent, but he was genetically prone to criminal activity. References: Adams, T. (2013, May 11). How to spot a murderer's brain . The Guardian. Retrieved April 7, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/may/12/how-to-spot-a-murderers- brain
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9 Ling, S., Umbach, R., & Raine, A. (2019). Biological explanations of criminal behavior . Psychology, crime & law : PC & L. Retrieved April 7, 2022, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6640871/ Posey, J. (2015, November 10). Unlocking the Criminal Mind Using Biological Keys . Penn Today. Retrieved April 7, 2022, from https://penntoday.upenn.edu/spotlights/unlocking- criminal-mind-using-biological-keys

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