XYY AO3

Question 1

What are the 4 Evaluation points

Answer 1

• Evidence
• Strengths and Shortcomings
• Application
• Alternate

Question 2

Evidence points?

Answer 2

• Jacobs et al - 15 in 1000
  HOWEVER
• Mednick found other genetic traits
  ( 85% of male adoptees had a criminal record when their father had a criminal record however 31% of male adoptees had a criminal record when their father didn’t)

Question 3

Strengths? (1)

Answer 3

Can explain gender differences as it is not a syndrome in women

Question 4

Shortcomings (2)

Answer 4

• Reductionist - doesn’t consider nature / nurture - only a small selection (1.5%) of the prison population is XXY
• Gender - Women are not considered however they do engage in criminal behaviour

Question 5

Application points?

Answer 5

:) - Biomarkers such as genetics can help individuals understand why the commit crimes
:( - can act as an excuse and remove responsibility - making them less likely to correct behaviour

Question 6

Alternate theory?

Answer 6

Social Learning Theory