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Some people believe that if an individual behaves in an anti-social manner, such as committing a crime, then society is to blame. What are the causes of anti-social behavior? Who do you think is responsible?*

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 few people think that society is responsible for
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 behaviour of
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 I will discuss the causes of
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 is the main cause of these
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, there are many factors in our
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behaviours
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, the main cause is our home environment where we spend a lot of time
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individuals
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, it can be seen that if
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secondly
, medication is the solution for psychological problems
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commit
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 a crime because of psychological illness.
for Instance
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 85% of adults have
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due to
 which they commit a crime
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younger
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, most
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problem
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individuals
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task achievement
Clarify the essay's purpose in the introduction. Although it's a good start, avoid using phrases like 'In this essay I will discuss.' Instead, directly state your view and briefly outline the main points.
coherence and cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph.
task achievement
Improve sentence structure and grammar to avoid errors. Pay attention to subject-verb agreements and tense consistency.
task achievement
The essay effectively identifies multiple causes of anti-social behavior, including environmental, home, and psychological factors.
coherence and cohesion
There is a well-defined introduction and conclusion, which provides a clear structure to the essay.
task achievement
Relevant examples are provided, particularly in relation to psychological illness and its link to anti-social behavior.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Anti-social behavior: Actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others.
  • Norm: A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical.
  • Unstable family environment: A family situation that lacks consistency and safety.
  • Socioeconomic factors: Aspects related to economic activity and social position, such as income, education, and employment.
  • Peer pressure: The influence from members of one's peer group to behave in a manner similar or acceptable to them.
  • Desensitize: Make someone less likely to feel shock or distress at scenes of cruelty, violence, or suffering by overexposure to such images.
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