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Download this complete,fully solved and updated actual exam for (WJEC Criminology, Unit 2) Theories of criminality Last document update:   ago

XYY theory: - Biological. - Jacobs (1965). - A genetic condition where a male has an extra Y chromosome, giving a total of 47. - Suggestion that XYY males have increased aggression. - Preliminary findings conducted at a max security hospital: 9/315. - 15/1000 suffers in prisons and 1/1000 in the general population. - Reinforces the idea that this aggression caused by the extra chromosome is an explanation for criminality. - Example: John Wayne Gacy who sexually abused and killed young bo...

Download this complete,fully solved and updated actual exam for WJEC Criminology Unit 4: A.C 2.2: Aims of Punishment Last document update:   ago

What are the five aims of punishment? Deterrence, Retribution, Rehabilitation, Public Protection and Reparation. What is deterrence? The attempt to discourage criminality through the use of punishment EXAMPLE: Margret Thatcher introduced a 'Short, Sharp, Shock to the juvenile detention centers' Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:04 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What is general deterrence? The awareness of punishment o...

Download this complete,fully solved and updated actual exam for Criminology (WJEC) Unit 2 Set 3 - Social Policies Last document update:   ago

Eugenics (Selective breeding) Based on biological theory of inheritance - If criminality is inherited, do not allow criminals to have children. Death penalty The ultimate solution based on biological theory of inheritance - "Criminal" genes will not be passed on. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Chemical castration Based on biological theory - Reduce/eliminate the sex drive through th...