key question bio

• What is the key question for Biological Scientists regarding aggression?

  Implications of aggression being caused by nature
• Why is the question of aggression's cause relevant to society?

  It impacts crime rates and societal responses
• How many violent crimes occur each year in England and Wales?

  1 to 4 million
• Who is nearly twice as likely to be a victim of violent crime?

  Men
• Which age group is most likely to be a victim of violent crime?

  Aged 16 to 24
• What is the estimated cost of violent crime to the UK economy?

  £124 billion a year
• What does the cost of violent crime include?

  Policing, prison, lost productivity, etc.
• How much does it cost on average to keep a prisoner locked up each year?

  £40,000
• What concepts and theories can be applied to the study of aggression?

  • Rain suggests convictions
  • PET scans linked with parole hearings
  • Sentencing and possible treatments
  • Screening for the warrior gene
  • Consideration of castration for violent sexual offenders
  • Debate on treatment vs. punishment
  • Need for outlets for aggression
• What are the implications of screening for the warrior gene?

  It may influence treatment and sentencing decisions
• What are the considerations regarding violent sexual offenders?

  Castration vs. treatment and release options
• What is the debate surrounding spending money on re-educating offenders?

  Is it effective or a waste of resources?
• Why do we need outlets for our aggression?

  To prevent violent behavior and manage impulses