Classic Study : Raine et al

• What is the focus of the study in biological psychology mentioned?

  Investigating brain structure and activity of murderers
• What distinguishes murderers from non-murderers in this study?

  Murderers were not guilty due to insanity
• How many male and female murderers were included in the sample?

  39 male and 2 female murderers
• What does the NGRI refer to in this context?

  Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
• How does the sample size of the NGRI study compare to previous research?

  It has the largest sample size for NGRI studies
• What is a significant finding regarding the validity of the NGRI study?

  It has high validity due to large sample size
• What is a noted weakness in the NGRI study?

  Lacks ecological validity in real-world settings
• What does the study suggest about the characteristics of NGRI murderers?

  They may not remember their crimes
• How does the study's methodology contribute to its findings?

  It allows for replication and consistency checks
• What is the significance of using a PET scanner in the study?

  It helps visualize brain activity during tasks
• What was the duration of the tasks performed by participants in the study?

  10 minutes before the task
• What was monitored during the tasks in the study?

  Brain activity using a PET scanner
• How does the study address the issue of consistency in results?

  By allowing for easy replication of the tasks
• What is a key limitation regarding the ecological validity of the study?

  Tasks may not reflect real-life situations
• Why is it important to identify targets in the study?

  To assess the accuracy of the participants' responses
• What does the study suggest about the relationship between brain damage and criminal behavior?

  Brain damage may influence criminal actions
• How can the findings of this study be used in the legal system?

  To inform decisions on insanity defenses
• What is the recommended time to inject before a task?

  10 minutes
• Why is it important to identify targets easily?

  To ensure consistency in results
• How can results be checked for consistency?

  By replicating and checking them
• What is a weakness related to ecological validity?

  It lacks ecological validity
• How do pressing targets on a screen differ from carrying out a murder?

  They are not the same activity
• What are the average glucose metabolism values for NGI murderers?

  1.11 on the right, 1.09 on the left
• How do NGI murderers' brain activities differ from controls?

  They are different from controls
• What is the significance of the lower activity in NGI murderers?

  It indicates different brain function
• What is the strength of the application of brain structures?

  They are linked to aggression
• What can early intervention in children prevent?

  It can prevent these deficits
• What types of interventions can be put in place?

  Therapy, surgery, or medical treatments
• What are the implications of the findings on NGI murderers' brain activity?

  • Indicates differences in brain function
  • Suggests potential for early intervention
  • Highlights the need for tailored treatments
• What are the weaknesses of the study regarding NGI murderers?

  • Lack of ecological validity
  • Difficulty in generalizing findings
  • Potential for bias in sample selection
• How can the findings about NGI murderers be utilized in practice?

  • Develop targeted interventions
  • Inform legal decisions regarding mental health
  • Enhance understanding of aggression in criminal behavior