A prison governor is reviewing rehabilitation strategies to reduce reoffending. The governor is considering two options: introducing a mandatory nutritional supplement program (dietary modification) to curb impulsive aggression, or administering hormone therapy (such as medroxyprogesterone acetate) to manage offenders convicted of sexual crimes.
Discuss biological interventions used to manage offending behaviour. Refer to the governor's proposed options 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.