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Relationship Between General Strain Theory And Biosocial Theory

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General Strain Theory and Biosocial Theory Connecting the dots to Antisocial Behavior.

Jennifer M Frank

Liberty University

Juvenile Justice CJUS 310

08/14/2023

ABSTRACT

Genome research indicates there may be a biometric connection between antisocial behavior and criminality. The P2(FoxP2) Gene and chromosome 7 have been linked to antisocial behavior in twin studies and in studies of mice. This helps to connect General Strain theory and Biosocial theory to antisocial behavior. The study gives a biological reference for a person with antisocial behavior and the reason for criminality. Research done by Doris Betti Bender …show more content…

The idea that Juveniles have a reason behind their behavior whether they are aware of it or not. They may have been placed in a situation that has been dictated by society yet do not have too negatively respond. The General Strain Theory states there is a reaction to being brought up in an environment where there are limited resources. Child poverty is a real circumstance, and many children are driven by poverty to commit crime. Yet it is not all children. Why is this? There must be a better answer. Biosocial Theory states that there may be a chemistry problem or social connection issue. Meaning you become who you hang around with. In this paper the connection is made between the two theories and the biochemical …show more content…

People with Antisocial Personality Disorder may be habitual criminals or engage in behavior that would be grounds for criminal arrest and prosecution, or they may engage in behaviors which skirt the edges of the law or manipulate and hurt others in non-criminal ways which are widely regarded as unethical, immoral, irresponsible, or in violation of social norms and expectations. Those with APD often possess an impaired moral conscience and make decisions driven purely by their own desires without considering the needs or negative effects of their actions on others. Impulsive and criminal behavior is common. The terms psychopathy or sociopathy are also used, in some contexts synonymously, in others, a sociopath is differentiated from a psychopath, in that sociopathy is rooted in environmental causes, while psychopathy is genetically based. Antisocial Personality Disorder DSM-5 301.7 (F60.2) DSM-5 American Psychiatric Association.

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