IB Psychology - Introduction & Criminology - eBook - FREE
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Are violent criminals born or made? The nature versus nurture debate has raged in criminology for 150 years. In this chapter, we’ll focus on the “nature” side of the debate. You’ll learn about the major biological factors that cause criminal behaviour. These include:
- Brain abnormalities
- Genetics
- Chemical messengers
Want to hook your students into Psychology? Why not teach "Criminology" in IB Psychology. This 11 lesson chapter from our new textbook is completely free and covers all of the biological approach topics for the new curriculum (with the exception of the diathesis stress model). It also prepares students for any question on "chemical messengers" in the context of "Interpersonal relationships."
It's the perfect way to hook your students into the wonderful world of IB Psychology from the start.
LESSONS
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1. The Criminal Brain
- 1.1 Localisation of Function
- 1.2 Neuroplasticity
- 1.3 Brain Imaging
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2. Chemical Messengers
- 2.1 Hormones: Testosterone
- 2.2 Testosterone and the Brain
- 2.3 Neurotransmitters: Serotonin
- 2.4 Serotonin and the Brain
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3. Genetics
- 3.1 The Warrior Gene
- 3.2 Animal Models: MAOA Knockouts
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4. Research
- 4.1 Biological Reductionism
- 4.2 Ethics in Animal Research
Want to hook your students into Psychology? Why not teach "Criminology" in IB Psychology. This 11 lesson chapter from our new textbook is completely free and covers all of the biological approach topics for the new curriculum (with the exception of the diathesis stress model). It also prepares students for any question on "chemical messengers" in the context of "Interpersonal relationships."
It's the perfect way to hook your students into the wonderful world of IB Psychology from the start.
LESSONS
-
1. The Criminal Brain
- 1.1 Localisation of Function
- 1.2 Neuroplasticity
- 1.3 Brain Imaging
-
2. Chemical Messengers
- 2.1 Hormones: Testosterone
- 2.2 Testosterone and the Brain
- 2.3 Neurotransmitters: Serotonin
- 2.4 Serotonin and the Brain
-
3. Genetics
- 3.1 The Warrior Gene
- 3.2 Animal Models: MAOA Knockouts
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4. Research
- 4.1 Biological Reductionism
- 4.2 Ethics in Animal Research