How do such theories differ from other perspectives that attempt to explain the same phenomenon? What are the shortcomings of biological theories of criminal behavior? Why have these approaches encountered stiff criticism?
What basic principles characterize biological theories of crime causation?
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The early biological theorists focused mainly on physical or hereditary features. The more contemporary biosocial theorists focus on and take a more in depth look at human biology. So, one major distinction is that there is an emphasis placed on the interplay between biology and the social and physical environments.