Theories of Crime
this theory states that people commit crime when they are exposed to it at home, or in areas of their life.
Social Learning Theory
Which Canadian Killer was located just out of Vancouver and disposed of his victims on his pig farm?
Robert Pickton
Scanning and sketching the scene are part of the seven what?
seven S’s
What are the two main interrogation techniques
Forensics is the scientific study used to do what?
solve crimes
Poverty or stress life that causes people to commit crimes is called the....
Strain Theory
These two personality disorders can be compared between their differences such as impulsiveness and manipulative tendencies
sociopathy vs psychopathy
Blood, bullet shells, broken glass, and hair at a crime scene are all considered what?
Evidence
Previous people were thought to be lying if they acted nervous or seemed guilty but really is it a sign of....
distress or stress
What’s the centre strand usually found in hair called?
the medulla
Dahmer is an example of this theory.
Trait theory
This man, also known as the Whitechapel Murderer
Jack the Ripper
What is the folded paper evidence package that holds trace evidence called?
a bindle
Which style of interrogation is used in Canada?
The name of this spiral shaped pattern found on fingerprints
whorl
What is the gene called that causes people to be more aggressive and violent?
warrior gene
These early childhood signs such as bedwetting, animal abuse and setting fire is considered as what?
The McDonald Triad (deviances)
It’s important to separate witnesses incase of inconsistencies in what Report given to police?
eye witness testimonies
How are most wrongfully imprisoned people exonerated?
By DNA.
What type of evidence is Locard’s principle of exchange referring to?
trace evidence
Epstein is an example of this theory.
How many crimes must occur before Geographical Profiling can be used?
5 is ideal although some programs can profile with 3.
The name of what person should be written on the collected evidence bag?
the collector/officer/detective
Why might someone confess to a crime they didn't commit?
one of these - worn down by police, psychological duress, withholding of food, repeatedly told they are lying.
The use of black powder, brushes and tape to lift a specific type of evidence is known as what?
Fingerprinting