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Learning Objective and Basis for Assessment: Successful completion of this assignment the student will be able to utilize criminological theory to explain reasons for crime.
Based on your readings (Introduction, Part 1 and 2), you are to identify one infamous criminal offender and apply the concepts of Positivism to explain his or her criminal behavior.
First, answer the following questions, articulating your answers with supporting information from what you have learned:
· What are the major concepts of Positivism or biological theories of crime?
· What was Lombroso's contribution to the study of criminal behavior? What was his theory of crime and why was he known as the father of criminology?
· What is the nature versus nurture debate as found in the modern biosocial perspective? What are some examples of studies examining this debate?
Second, identify one infamous criminal offender and provide a brief summary of his or her criminal behavior and activities. Based on the Positivism perspective, provide an explanation for the offender's criminal behaviors and activities, articulating whether the offender was influenced by nature, by nurture, or by both.
This paper should be a minimum of 4 pages of written text (not to include the cover page and reference page), double spaced, and should include a minimum of 4 academically credible references (the textbook may count as 1 academic reference).
Sources should be cited within the text and on the reference page using standard APA format.
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