biochemical

Question 1

strengths of biochemical explanations:
(3)

Answer 1

sex hormones, blood sugar levels and substance abuse affect mood/aggression

testosterone levels and males offending both peak around the same age

biochemical factors recognised in court e.g infanticide may be due to post-natal depression or breastfeeding

Question 2

weaknesses of biochemical explanations:
(3)

Answer 2

may require an environmental factor to cause actual offending

testosterone levels don’t greatly effect aggression levels in men

infanticide may be due to isolation and responsibility rather than hormones