Draw on theories and empirical evidence to critically discuss the relationship between psychopathy and criminal behaviour.
-Describe the relationship. (psychopaths engage in more violence and more likely to offend. draw on evidence)
– Dse evidence/theories and empirical evidence to discuss the relationship between psychopathy and criminal behaviour.
-Introduction; give an overall base of what the essay will consist of (a map of the essay)
-Describe the relationship
– Find the emprical evidence of why that relationship exist?
-Neurological mechanisms?
fMRI emotional facial expression Blaire (2013)
Neuroimaging research; Contreras-Rodriguez (2014)
-Empathy? Lamm, Decety & Singer 2011. is empathy associated with certain parts of the brain? is this part different in normal offenders and psychopaths?
– Cognitive deficits? Decety, Skelly and Kiehl (2013) compared prisoners level of psychopathy.
Empathic processing in children Lockwood (2013)
Puzzo et al (2017) Abnormal child psychology
-Attachment styles?
Draw on both strength and weaknesses of these research. use empirical evidence to critically evaluate.
Draw overall conclusion, strengths? weaknesses? treatments?
An Excellent answer would demonstrate:
- Extensive and detailed knowledge (typically of both in terms of theory and evidence).
- Excellent skill in argumentation, problem solving and/or critical analysis.
- Ability to use materials outside those prescribed without loss of relevance.
- Excellent organisation of ideas in respect of the essay question.
- Excellent essay structure and appropriate signposting of the key elements of the essay (e.g., via an introductory paragraph).
- Correct referencing throughout main text and reference section.
