Module #7: Do you believe there is a latent trait that makes a person criminality prone, or is criminality a function of environment and socialization?

Criminal behavior is associated with a blend of genetic predispositions like impulsivity and aggression, along with environmental factors such as upbringing, socioeconomic status, and exposure to crime. Social learning theory suggests that behaviors, including criminal ones, are learned through interactions and observations. Childhood experiences and situational factors like opportunities and peer influences also shape criminal decision-making. This perspective highlights the complex nature of criminality, integrating both innate traits and environmental influences in understanding human behavior. The human brain is actively being studied and while typical traits and theories do help with a better understanding they are just theories and there is still much to learn.