XYY Syndrome
XYY syndrome
Real World
Patricia Jacobs's 1965 study of Carstairs maximum-security hospital found XYY males at a higher rate than the general population, sparking media headlines about a 'criminal chromosome' — though later large-scale studies found no direct aggression link.
Exam Focus
Avoid overstating the evidence — examiners penalise claims that XYY 'causes' crime; write 'associated with' and note most XYY males are never convicted.
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