Origins of Crime: Biological, Developmental, or Situational


Prior to beginning the assignment, review Chapters 4 and 5 in your textbook, where risk factors for criminal behavior are covered from a biological, developmental, and situational perspective.

Keeping your own “client” in mind (TED BUNDY), please read the chapters, and in this assignment include the following:

  • Assess the role (briefly) that all three (biological, developmental, and situational) perspectives play in influencing criminal behavior.
  • Choose one of the three perspectives (biological, developmental, or situational).
  • Evaluate the relationship between your chosen perspective and criminal behavior.
  • Illustrate a link between your client’s crimes and your chosen perspective based on the client you chose for your Comprehensive Case Study Report final paper.

Be sure to use examples from the textbook and your client’s case to support your assertions.

The Origins of Crime: Biological, Developmental, or Situational paper

  • Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) according to APA Style.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted

Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

Must use at least one scholarly, peer-reviewed, credible source in addition to the course text.