Low serotonin levels can mean higher levels of aggression, with many studies finding this to be the case with violent offenders. What have research studies in the field of genetics had to say about the possible causes of crime? What is sociobiology? How do sociobiologists explain criminals? Sociobiology is the study of how biology affects behavior, with specific focus on how human nature is affected by genetic composition of a group of people sharing specific characteristics.
More than one of the doctors that Andrea Yates has seen, sees a sick person which they view her. Yates had been diagnosed with several disorders and among them was postnatal psychosis. Postnatal disorders can be as short lasting as “baby blues”, to postnatal depression, to psychosis. The three categories branches from postpartum psychiatric illness. About 85% of women suffer with some sort of mood disturbance after giving birth to a child.
Case Study: Depression Answer Sheet Ellen: Depression and Suicidality Student Name: Diagnosing Ellen 1a. Refer to the DSM-IV checklist and list all symptoms that Ellen has that match the criteria for major depressive episode. Which of Ellen's symptoms meet any of the criteria? (Be sure to match specific symptoms with specific criteria.) |Ellen has felt sad for the last month.
(Ferris, David, August 25, 2013) Hormones are not determined by the environment but instead biologically. Hormones can have a huge influence on emotions and this can impact criminal behavior. Hormonal imbalances can be a cause of aggression, which can turn into acts of violence or property damage. Crimes such as sexual abuse have also been linked to hormonal imbalances. Pedophiles are more commonly known for this type of behavior, according to a retired Detective, Pat Kehoe, who used to work for the New York Police Department in the Brooklyn sex crimes squad.
Effects of Post-Partum Depression in Women Between 18-25yrs. in Urban and Rural Communities Liberty Online University Human Growth and Development – Jimmy Myers Terri L. Boyer July 4, 2012 Abstract The problem under investigation is to determine the effects of post-partum depression in women and why women that live in rural and urban communities are at a higher risk of depression and not receiving any effective intervention. Post-partum depression is a huge public health problem affecting women world-wide. The lack of mental health services and screenings by primary health care in the rural and urban communities may delay access to treatment. Most research of post-partum depression among women is of Caucasian, married women of high
Serial killers usually have a traumatic childhood, so it must be apparent that something went tremendously wrong with Aileen as a child that led her to be a psychotic serial killer. One of the main reasons that Aileen Wuornos became a serial killer was due to her upbringing. Her mother abandoned her very early in her childhood and her father was a convicted pedophile who eventually committed suicide in prison. One could only assume that she was adopted by close family members or a foster child. Another disturbing revelation about her childhood was that Aileen had sexual relations at a young age, but with her brother Keith.
If crime can be scientifically proven to say that crime can be, or is inherited, then what about the children who have criminals as parents? With that being said, is there help for these children who are born having parents for criminals? It is said that traits associated with criminality have a genetic basis [ (Siegel, 2011) ]. In this theory, or view, genetic makeup is carried on to children, antisocial behavior is inherited and abnormality is tied to a wide range of antisocial behavior [ (Siegel L. J., 2011) ]. Though hard to determine rather antisocial behavior and genetic makeup is linked to being inherited, or just a product of a learned behavior; criminologists have tested the effects of inheritance on crime [ (Siegel L. J., 2011) ].
Learning Team “B” Biological Criminal Behavior CJA/ 314 Ever wonder why someone commits a crime? Do you get bothered when you hear that a lawyer is trying to get a reduced sentence because the suspect has a mental disorder? Is there any truth to that? Or is it just a plea to make it appear that the crime committed was not as bad as it seems. Possibly there is some truth to what some of them claim.
Within biological and environmental Psychology both fields share varied beliefs as to where criminological behaviour is derived. Is criminal behaviour inherited or is it down to effects of the environment? Biological psychology theorists (BPT) believe that the criminal is born that way whereas environmental psychology theorists (EPT) believe criminal behaviour is learned. There is a range of research studies that support both these arguments. Cesare Lombroso (CL) was a Psychiatrist that believed that criminals had common facial characteristics and that they were “born criminals” which he also referred to as “atavisms”.
For example, Anas is a 53-year old woman who is currently working with prisoners who have gone through abortion trauma. Through this she reflects on the pain that her own abortion brought her at 19years old, “But after the procedure, she says, strange feelings washed over her. I remember having evil thoughts, about hurting children, she said. It was like I'd done the worst thing I could possibly do. A piece of evil had entered me.” (Bazelon, 2007) We cannot assume all patients have the same post trauma, this woman may have had a psychological disorder, or received extreme amounts of pressure or stress before encountering her abortion.