Question 1

Two meta-analyses have found that there is a link between the hormone testosterone and:

Accepted Answer

A) property crimes 
B) aggression 
C) impaired driving 
D) white collar crime 
A) property crimes 
B) aggression 
C) impaired driving 
D) white collar crime B

Question 2

Explain how "twins studies" methodology works.

Accepted Answer

A researcher identifies a sample of MZ and DZ twins,which were both raised by their respective biological families,and obtain an estimate of criminal behaviour.Researchers would record whether each twin was "criminal" or "non-criminal" and this frequency would then be converted into a concordance rate that represented the percentage of both twins classified as "criminal".Concordance rates are then calculated separately for MZ and DZ twins and then compared.Evidence for a genetic contribution to crime is inferred if concordance rates are higher among MZ than DZ twins.

Question 3

The MAOA gene has been linked to aggressive behaviour when the activity of the gene in a person is:

Accepted Answer

A) low 
B) moderate 
C) high 
D) undetectable 
A) low 
B) moderate 
C) high 
D) undetectable A

Question 4

Concordance rates are typically converted into a heritability coefficient which represents what type of variance in the population?

Accepted Answer

A) proportion of genotypic variance 
B) proportion of phenotypic variance 
C) proportion of environmental variance 
D) proportion of ancestral variance 
A) proportion of genotypic variance 
B) proportion of phenotypic variance 
C) proportion of environmental variance 
D) proportion of ancestral variance

Question 5

Increases in heart rate and electrodermal activity signal fear,anger,and anxiety responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Childhood maltreatment (e.g.,physical abuse,emotional abuse,sexual abuse,neglect) contributes to the development of antisocial and criminal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hormone production and distribution are regulated in the human body by which system?

Accepted Answer

A) endocrine 
B) autonomic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) fluid 
A) endocrine 
B) autonomic 
C) parasympathetic 
D) fluid

Question 8

Contrary to popular belief,genetic studies are just as much about the environment as they are about genes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The fact that women's ability to produce offspring is restricted compared to men is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Evolutionary birth theory 
B) Chromosomal birth variance 
C) Reproductive fitness variance 
D) Gendered crime theory 
A) Evolutionary birth theory 
B) Chromosomal birth variance 
C) Reproductive fitness variance 
D) Gendered crime theory

Question 10

Evolutionary theories are considered to be proximate explanations of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe and explain how evolutionary forensic psychology has been applied to criminal offending with specific reference to two of the following: life history theory,psychopathy,homicide,and female offending.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A study conducted by Mednick et al.(1984),examining the records of over 14 000 adoptions,found rates of criminal offending were highest for adopted children when:

Accepted Answer

A) both their biological and adoptive parents had a criminal record 
B) their adoptive parents had a criminal record but their biological parents did not 
C) their biological parents had a criminal record but their adoptive parents did not 
D) neither their biological nor their adoptive parents had a criminal record 
A) both their biological and adoptive parents had a criminal record 
B) their adoptive parents had a criminal record but their biological parents did not 
C) their biological parents had a criminal record but their adoptive parents did not 
D) neither their biological nor their adoptive parents had a criminal record

Question 13

The "gene-crime" link is a direct conduit and not influenced by mediating effects such as low intelligence and impulsivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If concordance rates/correlations for antisocial behaviour are higher for the biological parents and the adopted offspring than the adoptive parents and the adopted offspring,then which is inferred?

Accepted Answer

A) environmental contributions 
B) genetic contributions 
C) intra-individual contributions 
D) inter-family contributions 
A) environmental contributions 
B) genetic contributions 
C) intra-individual contributions 
D) inter-family contributions

Question 15

It is safe to say that given our current understanding of antisocial behaviour that:

Accepted Answer

A) genes exert less influence in adulthood than in childhood 
B) the gene-crime link is likely a direct conduit 
C) there is relatively similar rates for males and females 
D) it results from a series of complex interactions between numerous factors 
A) genes exert less influence in adulthood than in childhood 
B) the gene-crime link is likely a direct conduit 
C) there is relatively similar rates for males and females 
D) it results from a series of complex interactions between numerous factors

Question 16

Rhee and Waldman (2002) completed the most comprehensive meta-analytic review of twin and adoption studies on antisocial behaviour and concluded that the variance in antisocial behaviour that can be attributed to heritability is:

Accepted Answer

A) 8% 
B) 89% 
C) 41% 
D) 21% 
A) 8% 
B) 89% 
C) 41% 
D) 21%

Question 17

Having hypoglycemia decreases the likelihood that someone will engage in antisocial behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Heritability coefficient represents the proportion of genotypic variance of a given behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The gene implicated in antisocial behaviour and aggression,the low-activity MAOA gene,expresses itself only in the presence of certain environmental cues,such as childhood abuse or provocation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The "father of criminology" is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A) Francis Galton 
B) Charles Darwin 
C) Cesare Lombroso 
D) Johann Spurzheim 
A) Francis Galton 
B) Charles Darwin 
C) Cesare Lombroso 
D) Johann Spurzheim

Two meta-analyses have found that there is a link between the hormone testosterone and:

Explain how "twins studies" methodology works.

The MAOA gene has been linked to aggressive behaviour when the activity of the gene in a person is:

Concordance rates are typically converted into a heritability coefficient which represents what type of variance in the population?

Increases in heart rate and electrodermal activity signal fear,anger,and anxiety responses.

Childhood maltreatment (e.g.,physical abuse,emotional abuse,sexual abuse,neglect) contributes to the development of antisocial and criminal behaviour.

Hormone production and distribution are regulated in the human body by which system?

Contrary to popular belief,genetic studies are just as much about the environment as they are about genes.

The fact that women's ability to produce offspring is restricted compared to men is referred to as:

Evolutionary theories are considered to be proximate explanations of crime.

Describe and explain how evolutionary forensic psychology has been applied to criminal offending with specific reference to two of the following: life history theory,psychopathy,homicide,and female offending.

A study conducted by Mednick et al.(1984),examining the records of over 14 000 adoptions,found rates of criminal offending were highest for adopted children when:

The "gene-crime" link is a direct conduit and not influenced by mediating effects such as low intelligence and impulsivity.

If concordance rates/correlations for antisocial behaviour are higher for the biological parents and the adopted offspring than the adoptive parents and the adopted offspring,then which is inferred?

It is safe to say that given our current understanding of antisocial behaviour that:

Rhee and Waldman (2002) completed the most comprehensive meta-analytic review of twin and adoption studies on antisocial behaviour and concluded that the variance in antisocial behaviour that can be attributed to heritability is:

Having hypoglycemia decreases the likelihood that someone will engage in antisocial behaviour.

Heritability coefficient represents the proportion of genotypic variance of a given behaviour.

The gene implicated in antisocial behaviour and aggression,the low-activity MAOA gene,expresses itself only in the presence of certain environmental cues,such as childhood abuse or provocation.

The "father of criminology" is considered to be:

Crime in Canada Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Learning and Environment Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Canadian Corrections in Practice Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Adolescent Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Economically Motivated Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Substance Abusing Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Violent Offending Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Intimate Partner Violence Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Mentally Disordered Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Psychopathic Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Sexual Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Female Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Aboriginal Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

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Exam 2: Biological and Evolutionary Explanations Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Two meta-analyses have found that there is a link between the hormone testosterone and:

Explain how "twins studies" methodology works.

The MAOA gene has been linked to aggressive behaviour when the activity of the gene in a person is:

Concordance rates are typically converted into a heritability coefficient which represents what type of variance in the population?

Increases in heart rate and electrodermal activity signal fear,anger,and anxiety responses.

Childhood maltreatment (e.g.,physical abuse,emotional abuse,sexual abuse,neglect) contributes to the development of antisocial and criminal behaviour.

Hormone production and distribution are regulated in the human body by which system?

Contrary to popular belief,genetic studies are just as much about the environment as they are about genes.

The fact that women's ability to produce offspring is restricted compared to men is referred to as:

Evolutionary theories are considered to be proximate explanations of crime.

Describe and explain how evolutionary forensic psychology has been applied to criminal offending with specific reference to two of the following: life history theory,psychopathy,homicide,and female offending.

A study conducted by Mednick et al.(1984),examining the records of over 14 000 adoptions,found rates of criminal offending were highest for adopted children when:

The "gene-crime" link is a direct conduit and not influenced by mediating effects such as low intelligence and impulsivity.

If concordance rates/correlations for antisocial behaviour are higher for the biological parents and the adopted offspring than the adoptive parents and the adopted offspring,then which is inferred?

It is safe to say that given our current understanding of antisocial behaviour that:

Rhee and Waldman (2002) completed the most comprehensive meta-analytic review of twin and adoption studies on antisocial behaviour and concluded that the variance in antisocial behaviour that can be attributed to heritability is:

Having hypoglycemia decreases the likelihood that someone will engage in antisocial behaviour.

Heritability coefficient represents the proportion of genotypic variance of a given behaviour.

The gene implicated in antisocial behaviour and aggression,the low-activity MAOA gene,expresses itself only in the presence of certain environmental cues,such as childhood abuse or provocation.

The "father of criminology" is considered to be:

Crime in Canada Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Learning and Environment Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Canadian Corrections in Practice Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Adolescent Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Economically Motivated Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Substance Abusing Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Violent Offending Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Intimate Partner Violence Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Mentally Disordered Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Psychopathic Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Sexual Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Female Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Aboriginal Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

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