Explanations for Criminal Behaviour (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What % of prisoners had traumatic brain injury in Williams et al. (2010) study?
What % of prisoners had traumatic brain injury in Williams et al. (2010) study?
60%
What happens when the amygdala is damaged?
What happens when the amygdala is damaged?
Increased impulsivity & aggression
How often does XYY syndrome occur in male births?
How often does XYY syndrome occur in male births?
1 in 1,000
What % of genetic information do monozygotic (MZ) twins share?
What % of genetic information do monozygotic (MZ) twins share?
100%
Which three dimensions form Eysenck's criminal personality theory?
Which three dimensions form Eysenck's criminal personality theory?
PEN: Psychoticism, Extraversion, Neuroticism
Low levels of which neurotransmitter are linked to increased aggression?
Low levels of which neurotransmitter are linked to increased aggression?
Serotonin
At what age range are men most likely to be involved in violence?
At what age range are men most likely to be involved in violence?
15-25 years
Who described self-fulfilling prophecy as a 'false definition evoking new behaviour'?
Who described self-fulfilling prophecy as a 'false definition evoking new behaviour'?
Merton (1948)
In Jahoda's study, what % of violent offences were by 'Wednesday' boys?
In Jahoda's study, what % of violent offences were by 'Wednesday' boys?
22%
What did Raine et al. (1997) find in murderers' brains using PET scans?
What did Raine et al. (1997) find in murderers' brains using PET scans?
Lower glucose in prefrontal cortex