Unit 2 - AC2.1 Biological theories or criminality

A series of factsheets for use alongside the teaching of AC2.1 Biological theories. Resource contains factsheets for:

• Jacobs et al. - XYY theory
• Hutchings and Mednick - Adoption Studies
• Lange and Christiansen - Twin Studies
• Biochemical explanations
• Brain injuries and disorders
• Lombroso - Atavistic features theory
• Sheldon - Somatotypes theory

Also included is a blank template sheet for students to compile key information from the fact sheets (tailored to exam requirements: Theory category, theory sub-category, theorist, summary of theory, study undertaken, key statistics and findings, strengths and limitations, and application to case study.)

This resource allows students to create a centralised revision page for each theory.

AC2.2 Individualistic theories
and
AC2.3 Sociological theories
Also available soon.