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These detailed revision notes for WJEC Criminology A Level cover policies and dietary factors discussed in Unit 2 of biological theories of crime. They provide a thorough examination of how diet influences criminal behavior and the policies aimed at addressing these biological aspects within the co...

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DIET !
link between food & criminality?
↳ there IS a link between diet & aggressive behaviour - meaning we can use
diet to decrease crime



OMEGA 3
a family of fatty acids that are important for physical and psychological health


Gesch (2002) 🠖 studied 231 young male prisoners, half were given a daily
suppliment containing omega 3, the rest were given a placebo
prisoners assessed before & after with measures such as psychological testing,
reports of violent acts and disciplinary action


In the experimental group, there was a 35% reduction in disciplinary
action & a 37% drop in violent incidents




SEROTONIN
Virkunnen (1987) 🠖 found violent offenders had reduced levels of serotonin
this can be treated by a diet of rich foods that increase serotonin levels such as
fibres, salmon & tuna. Serotonin levels can also be increased with anti-
depressants.



EVALUATION
strengths: weaknesses:

Trial by Deakin uni in Aus: ~1/2 too expensive ➞ Public Health
of 67 ppts with poor diets were England suggests providing a




DIET ! 1

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