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Strength supports link between crime and frontal lobe
Handel and Freed research people with frontal lobe damage, including the prefrontal cortex
They found evidence of impulsive behaviour, emotional and stability and inability to learn from mistake
This shows the idea that Structural abnormalities in the brain are a causal factor in offending behaviour
Limitation of the link between neural differences and APD is complex
Farrington et al studied adult males with a high APD scores . They were raised by a convicted parent and physically neglected.
These experiences may have caused APD and associated neural differences differences for example reduced activity in the frontal lobe due to trauma
This suggests that the relationship between neural differences APD and offending is complex and there may be intervening variables.
Biolgocial determinism
The biological approach suggests defending behaviour is determined by factors which cannot be controlled so no responsibility
However, justice system is based on individual responsibility the identification possible biological precursors To crime complicate this principle.
This suggest we should not excuse some people, but ultimately this is not possible because then many could claim no responsibility.
Summary
Strength supports link between crime and formal love
Limitation is link between neural differences exes and APD is complex early experiences may have caused this such as reduced activity in front lobe due to trauma
Biologically determinism suggests they have no control which goes against justice system that is based on individual responsibility