Psychological and Biological Perspectives

    1. Explain why researchers have sought to study identical and fraternal twins in an attempt to test for a relationship between genetics and criminality. 2. Explain the biochemical and neurophysical factors that relate to criminality. 3. Explain the roles of the id, the ego, and the superego. 4. Discuss Kohlberg’s three phases of moral development, and the respective effect on behavior. 5. Discuss the seven important features of attachment according to Bowlby. 6. Explain how social learning theory applies to delinquent behavior. 7. Discuss the evolving definition of mental illness, and how this affects the criminal justice system.