research into the similarity of twins, particularly their criminal similarity, to investigate genetic links
twin studies
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a rare genetic pattern said to be linked to aggression and slow learning ability
XYY
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a mutation of genetic material that results in a change in the number or structure of chromosomes
chromosome abnormality
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to adjust to expectations made of us
conform
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when the expectations of others influence our behaviour
self-fulfilling prophecy
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whether the results can be applied to other people
generalised
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a measure of an association or relationship between two factors or variables. For example, the factors of family size and crime can be correlated to see if there is a link between the two
correlation
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ways to keep variables constant in all conditions of an experiment
controls
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a group that does not receive an experimental condition. This group provides a baseline on which to compare those participants who do experience a condition of the experiment
control group
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any variables that might affects the results of the study that may not be controlled
extraneous variables
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when we change our behaviour to meet the demands of the situation
demand characteristics
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a rare genetic pattern said to be linked to aggression and slow learning ability
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XYY
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a mutation of genetic material that results in a change in the number or structure of chromosomes
Back
Card 4
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to adjust to expectations made of us
Back
Card 5
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when the expectations of others influence our behaviour
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