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Biology as risk, not destiny

Biology as risk, not destiny

Concept map of biological explanations of offending showing genetic evidence, gene-environment interaction, prefrontal cortex, amygdala, serotonin, dopamine, and increased risk not destiny Offending behaviour means behaviour that breaks the criminal law. Biological explanations argue that inherited factors, brain differences, and neurotransmitter abnormalities can increase the likelihood of offending.

Biological explanations of offending Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Biological explanations of offending

Step-by-step lessons on AQA A Level Psychology Biological explanations of offending. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.