A prison governor is reviewing rehabilitation strategies for violent offenders. She is considering two biological programs: introducing a mandatory nutritional modification regime (providing omega-3 and vitamin supplements to reduce impulsivity) or offering hormone therapy (such as medroxyprogesterone acetate to lower testosterone levels).
Evaluate the use of biological treatments to manage offending behaviour. Refer to the governor's proposed programs in your answer.
120 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Content, covering Biological explanations of crime, Social explanations of crime, Cognitive and ethical interview techniques, Psychological formulation of offending, Cognitive-behavioural treatment for offenders, Biological treatment for offenders, Factors influencing eye-witness testimony, Factors influencing jury decision-making, Individual differences, and Developmental psychology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.