biological explanation for offending: neural Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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prefrontal cortex
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less activity and 11% less grey matter in PFC of people with APD (Raine et al.).
2
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Mirror neurons
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when offenders asked to empathise then empathy reaction (mirror neurons).
3
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Brain evidence
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link between impaired frontal lobe functioning and impulsive behaviour/inability to learn from mistakes.
4
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Intervening variables
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Criminal parents and early neglect cause both APD and neural differences.
5
Q
biological determinism
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biological approach suggests no responsibility, but this goes against our justice system.
