Raine Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are the strengths of Raines theory?
Scientific and factual approach
Integration of genetics and environment
Advances in criminology
Why did Raines theory have a scientific and factual approach?
Solid neuroimagery and biological data, factual evidence linking brain structure and function of criminal behaviour
What is the integration of genetics and environment for Raine?
Biological and environmental, comprehensive explanation for criminality
What were the advances in criminology from Raine?
Shift towards biosocial, biological psychological and social factors in understanding criminal behaviour
What are Raines weaknesses?
Correlation VS causation
Ethical concerns
Small sample size
What is the correlation VS causation of Raine?
Difficult to determine whether the brain differences are a cause of criminality or result of environmental factors
Wha are the ethical concerns from Raine?
Identifying those with brain abnormalities and stating them as criminal, stigmatisation or discrimination based of biological factors
What did Raine do?
Studied the brain structure and neurobiological factors that may contribute to criminal behaviours
Brain imagery of pre frontal cortex
What does the pre frontal cortex do?
Decision making, impulse control and aggression
What did Raine find about pre frontal cortex abnormalities?
Violent behaviour or ASPD have reduced activity or structural abnormalities
What is the amygdala?
Emotional repsonse for fear and aggression
What did Raine find about abnormalities in the amygdala?
History with violent crimes
What did Raine find out about genetic and environmental interactions linked with crime?
Family history interacted with environmental factors, increase result of criminal behaviour
How does early intervention and prevention reduce crime?
Detecting brain abnormalities early could help identifying those at higher risk for criminal behaviour , leading to preventive interventions, reducing criminal outcomes
