PSY 622 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Murder Of James Bulger, Limbic System, Truancy

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 622
• Professor: Alasdair Goodwill

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Et is comprised of a series of micro-evolutionary theories (e. g. , life history theory, frequency dependent selection) Biological and evolutionary explanations of crime underscore the importance of the environment. Evolutionary mechanisms were shaped by the environment, albeit a distant one. Et is learning theory of species (chpt. Slt is learning theory of the individual (chpt. The evidence for genetic influences on criminality is no longer scientifically questionable . Can be certain factors that link to asb. Some may be more prominent than others. May increase or decrease chances of asb. Interplay of biology (evolution) and environment (ellis, 2008, p. 249) Biological subsystems interact to increase risk of future criminality. The environment influences whether certain biological predispositions will manifest. Correlation does not mean causation; more variables at play. Relationship between the shape & size of person"s head and personality, ability, Was once prominent way of how psychology was done. Phrenology localized and specific areas of the brain related to emotional and behavioural functioning.