evaluation of biochemical reasoning to offending Flashcards
what is a strength of biochemical factors to offending?
(legitimacy)
is recognised by the courts
what is another strength of biochemical factors to offending?
(partial)
partial defence to murder
why is partial defence to murder used? (why is it a strength)
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
what is a limitation of biochemical factors to offending?
(hormone levels)
testosterone levels
why are testosterone levels a limitation of biochemical factors to offending?
Scarmella and Brown found testosterone levels do NOT greatly affect aggression levels in men
what is another limitation of biochemical factors to offending?
(case study)
Schalling
why does Schalling’s findings a limitation of biochemical factors to offending?
found it leads to more verbal aggression than physical aggression