The discussion on nature versus nurture is one that pits two philosophical frameworks against each other. Nature is the concept that biologically and in personality, humans possess gifts, traits, and abilities that make them the distinct individuals that they are in society. Nurture is the concept that individuals learn different traits, abilities, and gifts, which define them in society. In criminal justice, one must consider the following question: Is criminal behavior naturally a part of human beings since conception, or is criminal behavior a learned behavior?
Please post an answer to the following questions. Support your answers with academic or real-life criminal justice examples to accentuate your point.
•Of the following 2 statements, which statement do you support and why?
?Human beings are born with basic personality traits that do not change greatly over the course of their lives.
?Personalities are largely developed throughout the lives of human beings, based on their circumstances.
•Do you believe that criminal behavior is based on the theories of nature or nurture? Why?
In your own words, please post a response to the Discussion Board, and comment on two other postings. You will be graded on the quality of your postings.