Across
- 3. A well-known criminal who steals, often by force.
- 6. The idea that some individuals might have a biological predisposition to criminal behavior.
- 9. Proven to be false or without merit.
- 12. The fear or anxiety felt in anticipation of something that may happen.
- 13. A now-discredited movement aimed at improving the genetic composition of the human population through selective breeding.
- 15. The scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain.
- 16. Academic or research-based attention.
- 17. People or characteristics that resemble ancestors or earlier forms of life.
- 19. The study of the relationship between brain function and criminal behavior.
Down
- 1. Individuals characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.
- 2. Conduct that shows a lack of consideration for others and that may cause damage to society, whether intentionally or through negligence.
- 4. A lack of ability to feel or express emotions.
- 5. The concept that people might commit crimes because of the conditions they live in, rather than being inherently bad.
- 7. The part of the brain responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and social behavior.
- 8. A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, associated with basic emotions and drives.
- 10. An examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death.
- 11. The study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.
- 14. The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
- 18. The skull, especially the part encasing the brain.