Biological Determinism

Cards (2)

  • Biological Determinism within Biological Approach is a limitation
    Sees human behaviour as controlled by internal systems over which we have no control
    However , genotype is heavily influenced in expression by environment
    Purely genetic argument is a problem with criminals let off due to their supposed ' criminal gene '
    This suggests Biological Approach is too simple and ignores mediating effects of environment
  • Natural Selection
    Critics of Darwin's work ( Karl Popper ) claim it is not possible to falsify the theory of NS as we cannot show evolution happening , we can only deduce it has taken place
    However , others claim that the principles are supported by fossil records