Twin studied Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the main premise of twin studies in relation to criminal behavior?
If one twin engages in criminal activity, the other twin is also likely to engage in crime due to shared genetic codes.
Which type of twins shows a higher concordance rate for criminal behavior?
Identical twins (MZ twins)
What was the concordance rate for criminal behavior among MZ twins found in Christian’s study in Denmark?
52%
What is the concordance rate for criminal behavior among non-identical twins according to Christian’s study?
22%
What concordance rates for criminal behavior did Raine et al find for identical and non-identical twins?
44% for identical twins and 21.6% for non-identical twins.
True or False: The concordance rate for criminal behavior is higher among non-identical twins than identical twins.
False
Fill in the blank: The concordance rate for criminal behavior among identical twins is _____ according to Christian’s study.
52%
Fill in the blank: Raine et al found a concordance rate of _____ for non-identical twins.
21.6%
What is the main premise of twin studies in relation to criminal behavior?
If one twin engages in criminal activity, the other twin is also likely to engage in crime due to shared genetic codes.
Which type of twins shows a higher concordance rate for criminal behavior?
Identical twins (MZ twins)
What was the concordance rate for criminal behavior among MZ twins found in Christian’s study in Denmark?
52%
What is the concordance rate for criminal behavior among non-identical twins according to Christian’s study?
22%
What concordance rates for criminal behavior did Raine et al find for identical and non-identical twins?
44% for identical twins and 21.6% for non-identical twins.
True or False: The concordance rate for criminal behavior is higher among non-identical twins than identical twins.
False
Fill in the blank: The concordance rate for criminal behavior among identical twins is _____ according to Christian’s study.
52%
Fill in the blank: Raine et al found a concordance rate of _____ for non-identical twins.
21.6%
