A forensic psychologist is asked to write an expert report for a court case involving a male defendant with a history of arson and impulsive aggression. The defense argues that the defendant's violent behavior is due to a genetic mutation affecting his brain chemistry.
With reference to this scenario, explain how genetic abnormalities can account for criminal and aggressive behaviour. You must refer to the key research by Brunner et al. (1993) in your answer.
25 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Psychology What makes a criminal? (Biological). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.