Chapter 5: Trait Theory Scenario
Assume that diet is associated with aggressive behavior. What if you are dating someone who eats a lot of food that contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, zinc, magnesium, iron, folate, and B, C, & E vitamins, and he shows aggressive behavior towards you. Would you talk to him about how his diet may be causing his aggressive behavior? What if you both ate that same diet, and he behaves aggressively, but you don’t? Would you still talk to him about his diet or would you assume his aggressive behavior has other causes?
Chapter 5: Trait Theory Class Discussion/Activity
Think of an example of how your behavior is shaped by your environment. Discuss the different examples that you gave and then address what environmental forces that lead to the crime.
Final Exam
Write a three-page paper on the role of media in criminology.
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