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Behavioral Genetics and Crime

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The Neurobiology of Criminal Behavior

Part of the book series: Neurobiological Foundation of Aberrant Behaviors ((NFAB,volume 5))

Abstract

One of the most hotly debated questions in the scientific arena has centered on whether criminal behavior has a genetic basis. Although it has been previously argued that genetics play no part in shaping antisocial and criminal behavior (e.g., Gottfredson & Hirschi, 1990), a growing literature base has served to substantiate that genetic factors are as important to the development of some forms of criminal activity as are environmental factors.

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