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What makes a criminal? (Biological)

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Question 12

An attorney is representing Julian, a male defendant with a history of impulsive aggression, including attempted arson and violent physical assaults. Genetic testing reveals that Julian has a rare mutation on his X chromosome.

With reference to the key research by Brunner et al. (1993), explain how Julian's genetic abnormality and resulting biochemical changes could account for his aggressive and criminal behaviour.

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