key question Flashcards
what is the key question
what are the implications for society if aggression is found to be caused by nature and not nurture
describe charles whitmans case
he had headaches which caused him to be more impulsive
committed a massacre at a US university whilst on top of a tower (took place after he killed his wife and mom)
after his death, a tumour was found adjacent to his amygdala
the pressure of the tumour lead to his aggressive outburst
why is the key question important in general
can help offenders get the right treatment if aggression is caused biologically (eg. giving medication, CBT, anger management
why is the key question important for society
important for offenders to learn from their mistakes so if they aren’t addressed, they may reoffend when they get out
