Classic Research: Raine [NGRI]

Question 1

What is the aim of Raine’s research?

Answer 1

• To look at direct measures of cortical and subcortical brain functioning
• Using PET scans
• Murderers with brain dysfunction in prefrontal cortex linked to violence

Question 2

Describe the methodology of Raine’s research

Answer 2

• Quasi experiment [naturally occurring IV= NGRI]
• Matched pair [age and sex]

Question 3

Describe the participants in Raine’s research

Answer 3

• 41 ppts: 39 male, 2 female
• Avg. age of experimental group: 34.3
• Avg. age of control group: 31.7
• University of California
• Reasons included: learning disabilities, schizophrenia, personality disorders.
• All kept medication free 2 weeks before scan.

Question 4

Describe the procedures in Raine’s research

Answer 4

• Opportunity sample
• Radioactive glucose tracker injected and took up for 32 mins
• During this time, each ppt did a continuous performance task [cpt] w/ 10 mins to practice
• 10 slices were taken of the brain
• Compared by glucose activity on 14 areas.
• 6 cortical areas/8 subcortical areas