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Which type of theories of crime search for genetic vulnerabilities, neuropsychological abnormalities, or biochemical irregularities that predispose people to criminal behavior?
Which type of theories of crime search for genetic vulnerabilities, neuropsychological abnormalities, or biochemical irregularities that predispose people to criminal behavior?
What do biological theorists believe translates genetic dispositions into specific criminal behavior?
What do biological theorists believe translates genetic dispositions into specific criminal behavior?
What type of studies are commonly used in research on biological theories of crime to distinguish genetic from environmental factors?
What type of studies are commonly used in research on biological theories of crime to distinguish genetic from environmental factors?
What is the concordance rate in twin studies used to measure?
What is the concordance rate in twin studies used to measure?
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What type of twins are genetically identical?
What type of twins are genetically identical?
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What is the conclusion drawn if the concordance rate is significantly higher in monozygotic twins compared to dizygotic twins?
What is the conclusion drawn if the concordance rate is significantly higher in monozygotic twins compared to dizygotic twins?
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What is the heritability rate found in the study of 274 adult twin pairs for violent behaviors?
What is the heritability rate found in the study of 274 adult twin pairs for violent behaviors?
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According to Lange (1929), what role do inherited tendencies play in causing crime?
According to Lange (1929), what role do inherited tendencies play in causing crime?
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What types of crimes have higher influence from heredity according to studies?
What types of crimes have higher influence from heredity according to studies?
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What do biological theories of crime commonly focus on in order to distinguish genetic from environmental factors?
What do biological theories of crime commonly focus on in order to distinguish genetic from environmental factors?
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Which region of the brain is associated with decreased reasoning abilities and impulsive decision making in risky situations?
Which region of the brain is associated with decreased reasoning abilities and impulsive decision making in risky situations?
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What is one way individuals with prefrontal impairment may compensate for decreased levels of arousal?
What is one way individuals with prefrontal impairment may compensate for decreased levels of arousal?
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What is the main difference in IQ between offenders and nonoffenders?
What is the main difference in IQ between offenders and nonoffenders?
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What is the relationship between low IQ and criminality in a longitudinal study of London boys?
What is the relationship between low IQ and criminality in a longitudinal study of London boys?
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What is one possible cause of chronically low levels of autonomic arousal in some offenders?
What is one possible cause of chronically low levels of autonomic arousal in some offenders?
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Which physiological factor has received considerable support as a factor underlying impulsive aggression?
Which physiological factor has received considerable support as a factor underlying impulsive aggression?
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In a study using animal models, what were the findings regarding testosterone and serotonin levels in relation to aggressive behaviors?
In a study using animal models, what were the findings regarding testosterone and serotonin levels in relation to aggressive behaviors?
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What are some possible ways low levels of serotonin might be linked to aggressiveness and criminal conduct?
What are some possible ways low levels of serotonin might be linked to aggressiveness and criminal conduct?
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Which dimensions of personality are related to antisocial behavior?
Which dimensions of personality are related to antisocial behavior?
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What is the heritability degree of personality dimensions related to antisocial behavior?
What is the heritability degree of personality dimensions related to antisocial behavior?
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Which type of crime is more strongly associated with genetic factors according to the text?
Which type of crime is more strongly associated with genetic factors according to the text?
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According to adoption studies, what is the prevalence rate of criminality among men whose biological parents had a criminal record?
According to adoption studies, what is the prevalence rate of criminality among men whose biological parents had a criminal record?
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What enzyme is completely absent in individuals with impaired control of impulsive aggression, according to the text?
What enzyme is completely absent in individuals with impaired control of impulsive aggression, according to the text?
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What is the name of the study that replicated and extended the findings regarding low MAOA and maltreatment in relation to antisocial behavior?
What is the name of the study that replicated and extended the findings regarding low MAOA and maltreatment in relation to antisocial behavior?
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Which subcortical structures in the brain have been linked to the experience of negative emotions and have shown excessive activity in homicide offenders?
Which subcortical structures in the brain have been linked to the experience of negative emotions and have shown excessive activity in homicide offenders?
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What region of the brain responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling behavior is associated with deficits in individuals with antisocial behavior?
What region of the brain responsible for planning, monitoring, and controlling behavior is associated with deficits in individuals with antisocial behavior?
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Which of the following is NOT emphasized as a likely candidate for genetic influence on crime, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT emphasized as a likely candidate for genetic influence on crime, according to the text?
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What do studies of violent offenders show in terms of electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns?
What do studies of violent offenders show in terms of electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns?
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What percentage of individuals with both low MAOA and maltreatment later show some form of antisocial behavior?
What percentage of individuals with both low MAOA and maltreatment later show some form of antisocial behavior?
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What is the name of the study that first raised the possibility of a biological contributor to offending through the absence of a certain enzyme?
What is the name of the study that first raised the possibility of a biological contributor to offending through the absence of a certain enzyme?
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