Evaluation of biological
theories
, Twin theory
Strengths weakness
help us understand how much genetics contribute to Twin studies are still based on assumptions made
potential criminality rather than environment and up the 1920s
bringing
The studies have provided some support that genetics have Twins are most often raised in the same environm
correlation with crime or deviant behaviour. cause of their criminality could still be due to the
upbringing or social factors. (it is rare that they ar
different environments)
There is a high cross-cultural reliability of concordance levels The small sample involved in twin studies may no
representative of the general popuulation
The result of twin studies have helped in prevention of
vulnerable disorders
theories
, Twin theory
Strengths weakness
help us understand how much genetics contribute to Twin studies are still based on assumptions made
potential criminality rather than environment and up the 1920s
bringing
The studies have provided some support that genetics have Twins are most often raised in the same environm
correlation with crime or deviant behaviour. cause of their criminality could still be due to the
upbringing or social factors. (it is rare that they ar
different environments)
There is a high cross-cultural reliability of concordance levels The small sample involved in twin studies may no
representative of the general popuulation
The result of twin studies have helped in prevention of
vulnerable disorders
