[ORDER SOLUTION] BIOLOGICAL CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Choose a criminal offender who committed crimes due to a biological, psychological, or rational choice condition. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper discussing the genetic or physiological evidence that supports the notion that biology or traits played a key role in explaining the offender’s criminality. the behaviors that constitute the condition. Discuss in detail the specific behaviors demonstrated by the offender that align with behaviors or theories. Case examples include the following: Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter, was reported to suffer from Asperger’s Syndrome. Charles Whitman, known as the Texas Tower Sniper, was found to have a tumor (discovered post-mortem), which is alleged to have played a role in his overt acts of aggression. Alex Hribal, arrested for the Franklin Regional High School murders, may have had a cognitive deficit issue It is not required that you use one of those 3 case studies, but I do recommend it because each of those cases have ties to the required element of biological causation. As the paper requires that the criminal behavior be linked to “genetic or physiological evidence that supports the notion that biology or traits played a key role in explaining the offender’s criminality.” this will be of key importance in grading. This means that criminal behavior that is explained through early childhood abuse or post traumatic stress may not align with the specific requirements for this paper. Just keep this in mind when you are choosing what to write about. I see many students go on and on about all the gruesome details of the crime, but fail to hone in on the science. Writing in this manner will not earn full credit, because the instructions are not about a summary of a crime, but rather the connection between the behavior and biological causation. Also, one other requirement that is often overlooked is the requirement for academic sources. These are not sources such as CNN, FOX NEWS etc. but rather, published work by those working directly in the field of mental health or behavioral disorders. These sources usually are best found through the school library. There are 2 of these sources required. You may include additional sources, but at least 2 must be academic in nature. Denaya
