Ch. 1
What is the consensus model?
What is the difference between a theory and hypothesis?
Theory - explanation of a happening that is based on an observation, experimentation, and reasoning.
Hypothesis - possible explaining for an observed occurrence
What is an example of a purposeful crime?
Anything with Intent
Why are hate crimes "penalty enhanced"
Targeted
There are 6 types of crime. List 2 of them
Violent crime, property crime, public order crime, white collar crime, organized crime, cyber crime
What is the rational choice theory
Theory that believes that wrongdoers act as if they weighed the possible benefits of a crime against the expected costs of being caught.
What is an example of a reckless crime?
Associated with risk (OWI, texting and driving_
Give an example of a criminal escuse?
Alibi, Infancy, Insanity
List an example of a correctional sanction
fine, community service, jail, prison, probation
What is an example of a trait (either physical or psychological) that is linked to crime?
Schizophrenia
What is an example of a negligent crime?
Anything where someone fails to respond.
What is an example of infancy
crime that cannot be legal tried due to age
What does ethics mean? Why is it important?
Moral principles that govern a persons perception of right and wrong
What is a factor that leads to crime according to the social disorganization theory
high school drop outs, unemployment, deteriorating buildings, single parent families
What is an example of strict liability
Statutory rape. Murder
What is the irresistible-impulse test
Knew the action was wrong but was unable to control the urge. Used in criminal courts.
What is Evidence based practices?
Research that leads change that we establish in our policies.
Why do first time drug uses become habitual users
Learn the technique of the drug use, enjoy benefits, social attachment
What is an example of a trait that could be classified as a hate crime
race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation
Does it matter if you do not know the law
NO