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Question 1

what are strengths of xyy theory

Answer 1

evidence to support it,explains some criminals

Question 2

what are weaknesses of xyy theory

Answer 2

doesnt always lead to criminality,labelling theory is applied here,syndrome is very rare

Question 3

what are strengths of twin/adoption studies

Answer 3

adoption study overcomes problem of environment,support genetic theories

Question 4

what are weaknesses of twin/adoption studies

Answer 4

if it was genetic then mz would have 100% concordance,impossible to fully isolate environment

Question 5

what are strengths of lombrosos theory

Answer 5

it is supported by evidence,first study on genetics

Question 6

what are weaknesses of lombrosos theory

Answer 6

there is no further evidence,no control group,lacks population validity

Question 7

what are strengths of sheldons theory

Answer 7

further evidence,scientifically proven

Question 8

what are weaknesses of sheldons theory

Answer 8

labelling theory applied,mesomorphic may be result of criminality not cause

Question 9

what are strengths of brain injury research

Answer 9

real life cases support theory,prisoners more likely to have one

Question 10

what are weaknesses of brain injury research

Answer 10

abnormal eeg is not found in all criminals

Question 11

what are strengths of biochemical explanations

Answer 11

recognised by courts,scientifically proven

Question 12

what are weaknesses of biochemical explanations

Answer 12

may need environmental trigger aswell,not all studies support theory

Question 13

what are strengths of kohlbergs theory

Answer 13

studies support theory

Question 14

what are weaknesses of kohlbergs theory

Answer 14

focuses on moral thinking not behaviour

Question 15

what are strengths of sutherlands theory

Answer 15

crime often runs in family

Question 16

what are weaknesses of sutherlands theory

Answer 16

not all exposed to criminals becomes one

Question 17

what are strengths of skinners theory

Answer 17

evidence supports theory

Question 18

what are weaknesses of skinners theory

Answer 18

humans are different to rats,ignores mental processes,ignores free will

Question 19

what are strengths of banduras theory

Answer 19

takes into account nature,study shows importance of role models

Question 20

what are weaknesses of banduras theory

Answer 20

lacks ecological validity,not all behaviour is imitated

Question 21

what are strengths of bowlbys theory

Answer 21

evidence supports theory,shows importance of relationships

Question 22

what are weaknesses of bowlbys theory

Answer 22

no further evidence,doesnt explain why 61% were not suffering

Question 23

what are strengths of durkheims theory

Answer 23

first study to recognise positive functions of crime on society

Question 24

what are weaknesses of durkheims theory

Answer 24

crime is not functional for victims

Question 25

what are strengths of mertons theory

Answer 25

explains why statistics are higher for working class

Question 26

what are weaknesses of mertons theory

Answer 26

ignores wealthy crime

Question 27

what are strengths of interactionism theory

Answer 27

shows law is socially constructed and how control can lead to more deviance

Question 28

what are weaknesses of interactionism theory

Answer 28

deterministric,gives offenders victim status

Question 29

what are strengths of marxisms theory

Answer 29

shows how poverty can cause crime,shows how law making is biased towards working class

Question 30

what are weaknesses of marxisms theory

Answer 30

focuses on class not gender,not all poor people turn to crime

Question 31

what are strengths of the panopticon

Answer 31

led to more research,created profiling

Question 32

what are weaknesses of the panopticon

Answer 32

surveillance may not change behaviour