Question

Neurological deficits may interact with another trait or social condition to produce antisocial behaviors. Research conducted by Raine found that children who had experienced birth complications and who then experienced ______ were more likely to engage in criminal offending than children who did not experience these factors.

Answer 1

Answer:

Research conducted by Raine found that children who had experienced birth complications and who then experienced maternal rejection were more likely to engage in criminal offending than children who did not experience these factors.

Explanation:

Raine's research has convinced him that while there is a social and environmental element to violent behavior, there's another side of the coin, and that side is biology. He states "if bad brains do cause bad behavior, if brain dysfunction raises the odds that somebody will become a criminal offender — a violent offender — and if the causes of the brain dysfunction come relatively early in life ... should we fully hold that adult individual responsible?"

Therefore, maternal rejection coupled with birht complications causing dysfunction can contribute to the likelihood of one being prone to crime.