That's the age-old question that goes back to nature vs nurture. It's been answered really well, but I like to add a metaphor to help better understand this question.
Modern research largely disregards the argument as a false dichotomy, both nature and nurture play a key role in the creation of a serial killer.
One may think of the creation of a serial killer as the perfect storm, in order for this storm to take place requires a broad array of climatic conditions to erupt. One may point at any one factor and claim ultimate reason but to do so is incredibly fruitless since any one factor is not responsible. Rather, when the all the conditions for a storm are present then it may occur.
That's why it's imperative to seek early interventions in suspected development of antisocial behavour and psychopathy whilst also addressing socioeconomic imbalance and enviornmental factors.
Great question though and an exceptionally important one.
According to criminologist Dr Adrian Raine, both biologic and social factors contribute to the making of a murderer. Reviews of more than 100 twin and adoption analyses showed that approximately 50% of variance in antisocial behavior is attributable to genetic influences.
That's the age-old question that goes back to nature vs nurture. It's been answered really well, but I like to add a metaphor to help better understand this question.
Modern research largely disregards the argument as a false dichotomy, both nature and nurture play a key role in the creation of a serial killer.
One may think of the creation of a serial killer as the perfect storm, in order for this storm to take place requires a broad array of climatic conditions to erupt. One may point at any one factor and claim ultimate reason but to do so is incredibly fruitless since any one factor is not responsible. Rather, when the all the conditions for a storm are present then it may occur.
That's why it's imperative to seek early interventions in suspected development of antisocial behavour and psychopathy whilst also addressing socioeconomic imbalance and enviornmental factors.
Great question though and an exceptionally important one.
You've nicely put in words. Thanks.
There are a myriad of factors that lead to serial killing. I think it's pretty impossible to pin it on just one thing or another.
According to criminologist Dr Adrian Raine, both biologic and social factors contribute to the making of a murderer. Reviews of more than 100 twin and adoption analyses showed that approximately 50% of variance in antisocial behavior is attributable to genetic influences.