Biology - Wilson and Hernstein

What does Wilson and Hernstein claim as the reason that people commit crimes?

Some people are born with a predispiton towards crime

What is an example for Wilson and Hernstein about individuals that have an inclination towards crime?

• born with aggressive tendencies

• extroverted

• prone to risk-taking

According to Wilson and Herstein, why do people with this Biological inclination towards violence commit crime?

People are not socialised effectively - their predisposition is likely to be realised

According to Wilson and Herstein, why do people prevent the Biological inclination towards commiting crime?

Children are more likely to develop a conscience in nuclear families compared to single parent families - where effective socialisation is unlikely

What is Wilson and Hernstein’s solution for stopping crime?

Effectively socialisation can be diverted away from criminal behaviour

Who created the Biology explanation for crime?

Wilson and Hernstein