Marcus is 16 years old and has recently started joyriding in stolen cars when he hangs out with an older group of youths from his estate. His mother blames the peer group's encouragement and online social media validation for his actions, but Marcus claims he does it because of an intense 'surge' of adrenaline and insists he has no control over his actions once he hears an engine start.
Evaluate how far social and biological explanations can account for Marcus's criminal behaviour. You must make reference to the context in your answer.
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