Neurological and genetic disorders

 

1. Assess how genetics and neurochemistry may predispose people to crime.
2. Assess whether those with neurological and genetic disorders should be treated differently by the legal system.
Now that we have the scientific technology to alter people’s genes, should society allow for the alteration of human genes to eliminate criminal predispositions or to improve upon desirable traits? Use scholarly resources to support your explanations. Access and read the GCU Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work. How might a person with the Christian worldview feel about altering human genes to eliminate criminal predispositions or to improve desirable traits?

 

Neurological and genetic disorders

In 1,000-1,250 words, do the following:

Analyze if biological or environmental factors drive criminal behavior. Consider research on twins.
Describe social influences that may lead to individuals who engage in criminal behaviors.
Evaluate the ethical responsibilities of intervening to deter crimes involving genetic or neurochemical disorders.
Assess if individuals, who display predisposed criminal behavior, should be treated differently by the legal system.
Must include 4 scholarly references