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What is the key question regarding aggression mentioned in the study material?
The
implications
for society caused by nature
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What does the study material suggest about the causes of aggression?
It suggests aggression may be a
product
of
nature
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How does the legal system view offenders of aggression according to the study material?
It
considers
aggression
as
a
result
of
nature
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What forms of law are mentioned in relation to aggression?
Assault
and
bodily harm
laws
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What is the implication of the legal system's decision on offenders of aggression?
It can
affect
their
recovery
from
aggression
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How many adults were victims of male violence in the year ending March 2024?
21
adults
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According to the Office for National Statistics, who are the most likely perpetrators of violent crime?
Most likely to be
male
perpetrators
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Why is understanding aggression important to society?
It helps address
biological
influences
on behavior
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What could be a consequence of viewing aggression as a biological issue?
It may lead to reduced accountability for
offenders
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What is one biological factor mentioned that could influence aggression?
Brain structure and functioning
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How does the study material describe the role of testosterone in aggression?
It is
higher
in
males
and
linked
to
aggression
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What question does the study material raise about testosterone and aggression?
Does high testosterone cause aggression or
vice versa
?
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What implication does the study material suggest regarding treatment for aggression?
It emphasizes treatment over
punishment
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What is the biological explanation for aggression mentioned in the study material?
Aggression is
rooted
in nature
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What does the study material suggest about the relationship between aggression and free will?
It
downplays
the role of
free will
in
aggression
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How might the legal system be affected by biological explanations of aggression?
It may shift
sentencing
based on biology
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What is the significance of the amygdala in relation to aggression?
It can lead to
impulsivity
and
aggression
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What does the study material suggest about the impact of aggression on society?
It raises questions about
accountability
and treatment
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How does the study material describe the relationship between aggression and hormones?
Testosterone
is linked to aggressive behavior
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What does the study material imply about the treatment of aggression through medication?
Drugs can control
testosterone
levels
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What is a limitation of the testosterone aggression theory mentioned in the study material?
It does not explain
cause and effect
clearly
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What is one factor that may predispose individuals to aggression according to the study material?
Brain abnormalities
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How does the study material suggest aggression can be expressed?
Through
physical
acts and behaviors
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What does the study material suggest about the relationship between aggression and emotional factors?
Emotional factors can influence
aggressive
behavior
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What does the study material imply about the role of the superego in aggression?
It may influence how
aggression
is
expressed
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What is the biological basis for aggression mentioned in the study material?
Aggression is influenced by
genetic factors
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How does the study material describe the impact of aggression on offenders?
It may affect their
sentencing
and treatment
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What does the study material suggest about the deterministic view of aggression?
It raises questions about
free will
and responsibility
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What is the implication of aggression being viewed as a biological issue?
It may lead to different legal
interpretations
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What is one potential outcome of viewing aggression as biologically determined?
Shifts in legal accountability for
offenders
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How does the study material suggest aggression can be treated?
Through understanding
biological influences
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What does the study material imply about the relationship between aggression and societal norms?
Societal norms may influence
perceptions
of
aggression
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What does the study material suggest about the role of genetics in aggression?
Genetics may predispose individuals to
aggressive
behavior
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What is one of the biological theories of aggression mentioned?
Testosterone
as a theory of aggression
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How does the study material describe the impact of aggression on victims?
It can lead to
long-term
psychological
effects
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What does the study material suggest about the implications of aggression for future research?
It highlights the need for more
biological
studies
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What does the study material imply about the relationship between aggression and mental health?
Aggression may be linked to
mental health
issues
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What is one of the key concepts discussed in relation to aggression?
The role of
brain structure
in aggression
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How does the study material suggest aggression can be mitigated?
By addressing
biological
and
environmental
factors
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What does the study material suggest about the future of aggression research?
It should consider both
biological
and
social factors
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