Biological theories are reductionist and deterministic
These theories only really explain certain types of crime, mainly violent ones.
There's a danger or labelling individuals before a crime has even been committed which can potentially lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy.
However, biological theories are attractive because they offer the possibilities of screening for criminality intervention programmes and treatments (usefulness).
We should really conclude that its the interaction between upbringing, environment, cognitive processes, and biology and Individual differences between people that influences whether or not they turn to crime.
It must also be remembered that everyone has free will; We ultimately choose whether or not to break the law.
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