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What is criminal psychology?
The study of the views, thoughts, intentions, and actions of criminals.
What is the chameleon effect?
Copying others’ behaviours unconsciously in social settings.
A group defined by unusual religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs.
What is a cult?
A person with antisocial behaviour, no empathy, and manipulative tendencies.
What is a psychopath?
What is critical thinking?
Looking at evidence and using it to form conclusions.
What are morals?
Standards of behaviour; principles of right and wrong.
What is normative conformity?
Changing behaviour to be accepted by others.
Teaching someone to accept beliefs without question.
What is indoctrination?
A person with impulsive antisocial behaviour, difficulty following rules, and unstable lifestyle.
What is a sociopath?
What are fallacies?
Common errors in reasoning that weaken arguments.
What are laws?
The system of rules enforced by penalties.
What is informational conformity?
Changing behaviour because we think others have accurate information.
Exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion.
What is charismatic?
What is primary psychopathy?
Psychopathy linked to cruelty, manipulation, and superficial charm.
Moral principles guiding behaviour.
What are ethics?
What is a dilemma?
A situation where a difficult choice must be made between two undesirable options.
What is the bystander effect?
The inhibiting influence of others on helping behaviour.
Loyalty, love, or care for someone or something.
What is devotion?
What is nature vs nurture?
Argument over whether behaviour is shaped more by genetics or environment.
What is secondary psychopathy?
Psychopathy linked to impulsivity, hostility, and lack of long-term goals.
What is psychology?
The study of the mind and behaviour that helps explain criminal actions.
What is obedience?
Following an order or submission to authority.
A system with ranks of importance or positions.
What is hierarchical?
What is abnormal psychopathy?
Disorders involving extreme antisocial behaviour and lack of emotional regulation.
Someone who murders more than 3 people with cooling-off periods between crimes.
What is a serial killer?