Modern Biological Theories

Question 1

explanations

Answer 1

1. Chromosomal abnormalities
2. Hormones / Testosterone
3. IQ
4. psychosis / brain injury
5. Neurotransmitters

Question 2

super male syndrome

Answer 2

Chromosomal abnormalities XYY, weak evidence and link

Question 3

serotonin

Answer 3

neurotransmitter for mood, low in offenders

Question 4

studies

Answer 4

1. Twin studies (if they would develop differently in different environments)
2. Adoption studies (if children would rather resemble their biological than adoptive parents, some links found, however issues with the execution of experiments)

Question 5

Role of biology / genetics

Answer 5

weak link, medeated by wider social environment

Question 6

implications

Answer 6

treatment, therapy, intervention programmes