Raines research Flashcards
What did Raine investigate?
Brain functioning by using PET scans in a group of murders who pleaded not guilty through reason of insanity.
What was raines sample?
•41 NGRI Participants
•39 male and 2 female
•Matched on age and gender
How did Raine complete this research?
•Stopped participants from taking medication 2 weeks
•Glucose tracer injection
•Participants completed task for 32minutes
•Measured brain activity in the left and right hemisphere.
What was Raines findings?
•NGRIs- Less activity in the left hemisphere (language)
•Increased activity in the amygdala-right hemisphere.(creativity)
•Brain dysfunction may cause crime
What was the conclusion on Raines research?
Murders claiming NGRI had a significant difference in the Metabolism of glucose compared to non-murderers
What does NGRI stand for?
Not Guilty for reason of insanity.
