WK4 understanding criminal behaviour Flashcards
interaction
where the effect of one factor depends on the presence of another factor
biological disposition
idea that certain biological factors increase the risk of criminality
sensation seeking
high need for risk and excitement
DNA
the material from which genes are made
double helix
two strands connected by 3 billion base pairs made up of four chemicals
genes
a specific section of sequential base pair
chromosomes
tightly packed coil of genes
genomes
full set of genetic information
monozygotic twins
identical twins
dizygotic twins
two seperate eggs fertilized by two seperate sperm
Concordance
degree of similarity
XYY chromosome hypothesis
That men who adopt an extra Y chromosome from their father are larger in stature, low intelligence and extra masculine increases likelihood of criminality
molecular genetics
searches to identify specific genes associated with crime
GeneD4DR
regulates dopamine which is associated with mood and pleasure
Left hemisphere
language and reasoning
Right hemisphere
creativity and spatial manipulation