surgery

Question 1

what are surgical castrations

Answer 1

• removal of testicles
• stop production of testosterone (irreversible)

Question 2

what is a lobotomy

Answer 2

• major procedure
• cutting connection between frontal lobe of brain and the thalimus

Question 3

what is the brain abnormality theory

Answer 3

damage to the pre frontal cortex can cause criminal behaviour as it controls compulsive behaviour and regulates emotions/thoughts and exceeding self control

Question 4

STRENGTH: what could surgery act as

Answer 4

a deterrent

Question 5

STRENGTH: what could surgical castrations do

Answer 5

for sex offenders: could reduce risk faced to victim

Question 6

STRENGTH: where are castrations still used

Answer 6

in alabama and other us states

Question 7

WEAKNESS: how can them being invasive be a weakness

Answer 7

there are less rustic options available then surgery

Question 8

WEAKNESS: what is a link to GRAVE

Answer 8

unethical very few are preformed now

Question 9

WEAKNESS:what are some of the serious side effects they cause

Answer 9

even from chemical castrations, severe psychological effects, lobotomy’s can affect other parts of the brain