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Chapter 9 - Explanations for Criminality Flashcards

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Christiansen 1977 twin studies

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Studies 3586 pairs of twins
If an identical twin was a criminal 52% of the time the other one was as well
Only true for 22% of non identical twins

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What studies can be done for biological explanations?

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Family studies
Adoption studies
Twin studies

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Social explanations?

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Divorce
Separation from main caregiver
Family size
Poor housing
Parental neglect
Harsh or inconsistent parenting
Low educational achievement 
Low supervision by parents
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Childrearing as an explanation?

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Induction
Love withdrawal
Power assertion

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