Y2: Psychology: Criminal: Introduction
This flashcard set introduces criminological psychology, focusing on how psychological theories relate to crime and anti-social behavior. It defines key terms such as crime and anti-social behavior and provides practical examples to illustrate the differences between legally punishable acts and socially disruptive behaviors.
What does Criminological Psychology look at?
Psychological theory in relation to crime and anti-social behaviour.
Key Terms
What does Criminological Psychology look at?
Psychological theory in relation to crime and anti-social behaviour.
Define ‘crime’.
An act that is against the law that are deemed harmful to the public welfare and community which can be punishable by law.
Give 2 examples of crime.
1) Murder
2) Arson
Define ‘anti-social behaviour’.
Behaviours or actions that may not be against the law but which affect other people negatively that causes or was likely to cause harrassment or di...
Give 2 examples of anti-social behaviour.
1) Graffiti
2) Being rowdy/noisy
Define ‘recidivism’.
When someone repeats a crime or behaviour for which they have been punished or received treatment and only those who are caught are counted so repo...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What does Criminological Psychology look at? | Psychological theory in relation to crime and anti-social behaviour. |
Define ‘crime’. | An act that is against the law that are deemed harmful to the public welfare and community which can be punishable by law. |
Give 2 examples of crime. | 1) Murder 2) Arson |
Define ‘anti-social behaviour’. | Behaviours or actions that may not be against the law but which affect other people negatively that causes or was likely to cause harrassment or distress. |
Give 2 examples of anti-social behaviour. | 1) Graffiti 2) Being rowdy/noisy |
Define ‘recidivism’. | When someone repeats a crime or behaviour for which they have been punished or received treatment and only those who are caught are counted so reported rates may be lower than reality. |
| A sex offender being released and going on to re-offend then getting caught. |
List 5 factors that may influence whether or not we consider a behaviour to be a crime? | 1) Age |
Which gender generally displays the most anti-social behaviour? | Men |
List 3 reasons for gender differences in crime. | 1) Evolution has led men to be more aggressive |