evaluation of biochemical reasoning to offending Flashcards

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what is a strength of biochemical factors to offending?
(legitimacy)

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is recognised by the courts

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what is another strength of biochemical factors to offending?
(partial)

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partial defence to murder

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why is partial defence to murder used? (why is it a strength)

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laws on infant murder states that if a mother kills her baby because of post natal depression or breastfeeding she can claim partial defence
recognises biological reasons- hormones

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what is a limitation of biochemical factors to offending?
(hormone levels)

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testosterone levels

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why are testosterone levels a limitation of biochemical factors to offending?

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Scarmella and Brown found testosterone levels do NOT greatly affect aggression levels in men

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what is another limitation of biochemical factors to offending?
(case study)

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Schalling

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why does Schalling’s findings a limitation of biochemical factors to offending?

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found it leads to more verbal aggression than physical aggression

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