To prepare for this Discussion:
• Review the assigned pages in Chapter 3 of the course text, Criminal Behavior: A Psychosocial Approach, focusing on the various biological factors that may be related to criminal behavior. Reflect on the ways biological factors may predispose humans to aggression and violent behavior.
• Select two neurological factors that may be linked to criminal behavior.
• Consider to what degree the factors you selected may predict or contribute to criminal behavior.
With these thoughts in mind:
Brief description of two neurological factors that may be related to criminal behavior. Then, describe what potential they each demonstrate for predicting criminal behavior and explain why, using specific examples.