In July 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most notorious serial killers, was arrested at...

 

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In July 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most notorious serial killers, was arrested at his apartment. What police found inside was almost unspeakable. Dismembered body parts, a severed head in the refrigerator, three more heads in the freezer-the list of atrocities went on. Further investigation revealed that Jeffrey had killed 17 men and boys during a killing spree that went undetected for 13 years. Jeffrey was sentenced to 15 consecutive life sentences in prison. The story of Jeffrey continues to underscore one of the most enduring issues faced by psychologists: nature versus nurture. What can we do about criminals convicted of violent crimes if their behaviors were mainly determined by nurture (e.g., stress, history of child abuse or neglect)? Imagine that scientists were able to identify specific genes linked to criminal behaviour, and it was possible to remove or redesign these genes. Would you be in favour of this type of gene manipulation? Why or why not? In July 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most notorious serial killers, was arrested at his apartment. What police found inside was almost unspeakable. Dismembered body parts, a severed head in the refrigerator, three more heads in the freezer-the list of atrocities went on. Further investigation revealed that Jeffrey had killed 17 men and boys during a killing spree that went undetected for 13 years. Jeffrey was sentenced to 15 consecutive life sentences in prison. The story of Jeffrey continues to underscore one of the most enduring issues faced by psychologists: nature versus nurture. What can we do about criminals convicted of violent crimes if their behaviors were mainly determined by nurture (e.g., stress, history of child abuse or neglect)? Imagine that scientists were able to identify specific genes linked to criminal behaviour, and it was possible to remove or redesign these genes. Would you be in favour of this type of gene manipulation? Why or why not?