In this chapter, we have reviewed evidence that impulsive, aggressive, and antisocial tendencies are associated with certain genetic abnormalities, structural and functional abnormalities in the brain, and abnormalities in neurotransmitter and neuroendocrine systems. Should judges and juries in legal cases against individuals with, for example, antisocial personality disorder who have committed violent crimes consider this evidence that the defendants’ antisocial behavior is biologically based?

If so, how should such evidence influence their judgments of guilt and their sentencing of people found guilty of violent crimes? Make sure that you state your reasoning behind this in the discussion.

If you do not consider this evidence as biologically based, what reasoning do you base this decision on? Be in depth and specific in your discussion