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Reference:  https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Psychology-of-Crime-Why-do-people-become-criminals There are numerous  reasons why people become criminals. Several theories have been made to try and explain this. Psychological theories of crime Many people have their own theories on what makes a criminal. Some of these theories are based on first hand knowledge or experience, some unfortunately may be based on racism or prejudice, and some on scientifically investigated studies.  And there are several psychological theories of crime, most of which have been shown to have a sound scientific basis. However, it is widely accepted that the reasons for crime are seldom one cause or the other, but rather a combination of some. Biological Theories of Crime These include genetics, hormones, brain chemistry (neurotransmitters) and brain structure and anatomy. Genetics: Because statistically more males commit crimes than females, it was proposed that thi...

From TED Talks Here's a shocking statistic: 50 to 80 percent of people in the criminal justice system in the US have had a traumatic brain injury. In the general public, that number is less than five percent. Neuropsychologist Kim Gorgens shares her research into the connection between brain trauma and the behaviors that keep people in the revolving door of criminal justice -- and some ways to make the system more effective and safer for everyone. This talk was presented at an official TED conference, and was featured by editors on the home page. https://www.ted.com/talks/kim_gorgens_the_surprising_connection_between_brain_injuries_and_crime/transcript?language=en Watch the video, understand the main idea. Make a list of interesting vocabulary from the video. What is your opinion about the link between brain injury and crime?

Reference:  https://www.dougbeam.com/blog/braininjury Brain injuries can be tough to navigate. The human brain is difficult to understand, and there is no one symptom that indicates a brain injury. Because of the complex nature of the subject, there are several things we need to clarify about brain injuries and how to know if you’re suffering from one. Below are examples of myths associated with brain injuries. Debunking these myths is an important step in making sure you or those you love get the attention and care they need. Myth 1: A person couldn’t have a brain injury if his or her records didn’t indicate a loss of consciousness. The medical field relies on the injured person to know whether or not they lost consciousness. A person who only lost a short amount of consciousness may not remember doing so. How would they, if they were unconscious when it happened? Unless some onlooker saw and can verify that the injured person lost consciousness, there is little v...