born bad? does the research using this toy support the nurture argument?
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Born Bad?
Does the research using this
toy support the nurture argument?
no
yes
Evidence from adoption studies only supports the nature argument.
True or false?
false
true
Which one of these studies suggests that TV has little effect on
aggression?
Williams
Charlton et al.
Bandura
High testosterone is linked to crime, and males have higher testosterone levels
than females. Does this suggest the gender
difference in crime rate is due to nature or nurture?
nurture
nature
Some evidence suggests that personality affects criminality. Could this
factor be due to nature, nurture or both?
nature
both
nurture
Brunner et al. studied an aggressive family who
lacked the gene for MAO so could not break down
serotonin. Does this support or contradict the
general nature argument ?
Supports because low serotonin is associated with aggression
Contradicts because high serotonin is associated with aggression
Contradicts because low serotonin is associated with aggression
yes!
no
Are you an criminal expert?
THE END
Better luck next time!
Remember:•There are three approaches which attempt to explain the causes of crime
•Draw a table of evidence for and against each explanation
•Draw pictures to illustrate the studies… like Brunner et al.’s aggressive (but high serotonin) family throwing Edam cheeses at each other.
THE END
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