CRIM - Topic 1 (currently Missing Key Research) Flashcards
What did Raine et al (1997) investigate?
Brain abnormalities in murderers using PET scans.
What brain area was Raine et al interested in?
The prefrontal cortex.
What does low activity in the prefrontal cortex suggest?
Impaired planning
What did Brunner et al (1993) investigate?
A genetic explanation for violent behavior in a Dutch family.
What genetic mutation did Brunner et al find?
A mutation that reduced MAOA
What is MAOA?
An enzyme that breaks down and absorbs serotonin.
What did Jahoda (1954) investigate?
The relationship between birth day and criminal behavior in the Ashanti people.
What were the findings of Jahoda’s study?
Kwaku boys (born on Wednesday) had a higher rate of criminal offenses than Kwadwo boys (born on Monday).
What did Raine’s Mauritius study investigate?
The effect of interventions (nutrition
What did Raine’s Mauritius study find regarding nutrition intervention?
Children with poor nutrition showed a 52.6% reduction in conduct disorder after intervention.
What did Raine’s Mauritius study find regarding Omega 3?
Omega 3 supplementation led to a significant reduction in aggression and delinquency.
What is Omega 3?
A fatty acid that can improve brain function.
What is the link between smoking during pregnancy and testosterone?
Smoking during pregnancy can lead to high foetal testosterone levels.
What is the link between fetal testosterone and finger length?
There is a correlation between fetal testosterone levels and finger length.
What is the link between finger length and aggression?
There is a correlation between finger length and aggression or lack of empathy.
