Exam 6: Trait Theories

Biosocial theorists no longer study genetics because of the poor quality of genetics-based research presented by early biological theorists.

Dr. Brown has just concluded a research project, and her data appear to show that many offenders lack a specific enzyme needed to properly digest vitamins. What category of biosocial crime theory is this an example of?

Historically thought to be a childhood disorder, approximately what percentage of adults are affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

What are three principal sources of behaviour modelling?

What term refers to criminologists who study neurological abnormalities and brain activity?

According to biological trait theory, what is the most important factor affecting human behaviour?

What are people said to be suffering from when they experience a total lack of control, suffering hallucinations and acting bizarrely?

If a genetic predisposition toward crime exists, then what type of twin is most likely to engage in simultaneous criminality?

Which theory argues that intelligence is largely determined genetically?

What treatments are called "chemical straightjackets"?

Which theoretical perspective would research discussing repression most likely be aligned with?

Which of the following is an androgen?

Which condition is considered a biochemical condition?

What term refers to the body-type classification system developed by William Sheldon?

Which of the following is an outcome of hebephrenic schizophrenia?

What is one implication of biosocial theory?

What are dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin examples of?

Which mass murderer had an abnormal XYY chromosomal structure?

According to the moral-intellectual branch of cognitive theory, what is wrong with criminals?

After what social event did David Phillips find the homicide rate increased?