criminology would explain John’s children’s involvement in criminal activity. Write 2–3 sentences on each view. Then, use at least one theory in the biological or psychological theory group to support your answer to the question of whether the children’s involvement in crime is a result of inherited genes or their environment. Additionally, identify one counterargument to your nature or nurture position to indicate that you understand the other side of the debate. Use evidence from 2–3 Sophia tutorials to support your response.
Criminologists use American Psychological Association (APA) format for their research. Here is how to format an in-text APA citation for a Sophia tutorial:
(Genetics, 2024)
Step 3: Create a Reference Page
You have used evidence and information from at least 2–3 Sophia tutorials to support your responses. Now, develop a reference page. Your reference page should list these tutorials.
Here is how to format an APA reference entry for a Sophia tutorial:
Reference: (2024). Genetics. In Criminology. Sophia Learning. URL
For more guidance on APA citation, see Section C (below).
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B. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
Composition must be 500–750 words, double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
Use a readable 11- or 12-point font.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment, and all writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission must include your name, the date, and the title of your composition.
Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.