[GENETIC] Biological - Family studies

Question 1

[FAMILY STUDIES]

Explain the family studies theory

Answer 1

Looking at families to see if there’s a pattern of criminality to explain biological genetic reasons
Looks at similar behaviours between family members

Francis Galton: Looked at intelligence or genius and founds that this was hereditary

Question 2

[FAMILY STUDIES]

Explain how this can cause criminality

Answer 2

If there is a pattern between family members and crime it can be suggested that there is a strong likelihood that crime is related to families - means criminality is due to genetics

Question 3

[FAMILY STUDIES]

Explain a strength

Answer 3

• Shows a genetic predisposition

Question 4

[FAMILY STUDIES]

Explain 3 weaknesses

Answer 4

• Ignores social factors
• We cannot separate the effect of genetics from the effect of the environment
• Although there is a correlation between criminality and family members, other factors in the environment (unemployment, poor education) could contribute