Paragraph 5 - right realism

Question 1

Wilson and Herrnstein 1985

Answer 1

put forward a biosocial theory of criminal behaviour - some people possess innate personality traits such as low impulse control and aggressiveness which can put them at greater risk of offending

Question 2

Herrnstein and Murray

Answer 2

criminal offenders have a lower IQ - deficit in the “executive functions” of the brain which are associated with reasoning and sustaining concentration

Question 3

Murray

Answer 3

underclass have adopted a state of dependency where they rely on state welfare payments - too lazy to become involved in society and gain a job so turn to crime

Question 4

Murray extended - 1989

Answer 4

demise of the nuclear family causes crime - lone-parent families lead to male crime. lack a role model. turn to criminal subcultures that adopt a male hierarchy in order to fulfil the patriarchal idea of the male led family.