Harmanjit Kaur (n01678847) discussed with Prof. Henri in class and got permission to do this assignment in a group of 4. Introduction This study examines the causes and criminal charges related to Marcellus Jacobs' (MNJ) offenses, utilizing FASD, maternal deprivation, social learning theories such as observation and direct experience, among others. And how it can lead individuals to engage in violent acts that are harmful to society. The goal of this study is to investigate the criminal's upbringing and how it may influence their future behavior and intentions. RV Marcellus Jacobs was charged with a major offense after growing up in a difficult and harmful environment. An investigation of his background provided clarity regarding how a challenging…show more content… The type of illness known as FASD is present in children whose mothers have used alcohol during pregnancy or during childbirth. In addition to serious crime, this disease typically results in psychotic disorders and delinquency (Freda Adler, 2022, pp. 119-120) The case of MNJ is highly complex since, based on an examination of his mental capacity, it is possible to understand how his behavior was linked to psychopathy, a multiple personality disorder. He was also a delinquent who began generating problems and committing crimes when he was young. His actions and criminal history are associated with FASD because all of the signs point to the disorder's presence in him, even though it was never evaluated or verified. His mother, J.J., had a remarkable past when it came to drinking alcohol while carrying him. And she was just eighteen years old, so she had no idea that her drinking would have long-term effects on her child's brain development. Research conducted by some physicians, such as Dr. Williams, concludes that MNJ is averagely intelligent. Some social workers like Jan Forde believed that MNJ was suffering from FASD. He lacked all social skills, peer support, emotional ties, and Anne bonding, all of which are indicators of someone who may develop FASD in the near…show more content… Williams verified that MNJ lacked emotional and social connection and was antisocial. Delinquency or criminal behavior is taught through reinforcement or reward, according to the social learning theory. There are several ways to acquire behavior, including direct experience and observation (Freda Adler, 2022, pp. 96–98) and the. In M NJ's situation, experience and observation are directly related, which also explains why his criminal behavior was ludicrous and delinquent. A psychologist who examined family violence claimed that parents who use violence to settle personal disputes often teach their young children that using violence is a useful way to deal with disagreements, mood swings, and rage. On the other hand, direct experience is a method of learning through active participation in the action. Past experiences in life influence whether a person learns positive or negative behavior. In this instance, the person's biological parents physically mistreated him, and his father N.J. beat him up. When he was left behind with his maternal grandparents and lived with eleven children, his uncles mistreated him physically and sexually. His irresponsible sexual habits left him mentally and physically damaged, and he was constantly abandoned. Since he had no one to teach him about how society functions and he always believed that this was how everyone lived, he developed
