Nature vs Nurture
Joe was born with a high risk for anxiety due to his parents' genetics. What is this an example of? Nature or Nurture?
What is nature
What is the first level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What is Physiological
This personality disorder is marked by a lack of empathy, superficial charm, and manipulative behavior.
What is antisocial personality disorder
What is a serial killer?
A serial killer is a person who murders three or more people.
This type of psychology focuses on applying psychological principles to legal issues, including criminal investigations and courtroom procedures.
What is forensic psychology
Susan started smoking and engaging in petty theft because of intense peer pressure in her neighborhood. What is this an example of?
What is nurture
How many stages are in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What is 5
This personality disorder is characterized by a manic phase and a depressive phase.
What is bipolar disorder
Ted Bundy is an example of a; organized or disorganized killer?
What is organized
This type of memory, often unreliable, can be influenced by stress, leading questions, and the presence of a weapon during a crime.
Despite growing up in a supportive home, John developed schizophrenia, a condition with strong genetic links. What is this an example of?
What is nature
Explain and give an example scenario of the Drive-Reduction Theory.
Humans are motivated to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs.
Need → Drive → Behavior → Need Satisfied → Drive Reduced
A person who exaggerates their achievements, craves constant admiration, and reacts poorly to criticism might have what personality disorder?
What is narcissistic personality disorder
Give an example of a disorganized offender.
Examples: messy, random, unplanned, impulsive
This term describes the internal drive or reason behind why an offender commits a crime.
What is motive
A talented artist was not only born with a natural ability but also had supportive teachers and access to art school. What is this an example of?
What is both nature and nurture
Road rage, crimes of passion, and violent outbursts are crimes caused by which part of the brain?
What is Amygdala?
Characterized by obsessive orderliness, perfectionism, and a need for control. What personality disorder is this?
What is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Aka OCD
What is the common race, gender, and age of a serial killer?
White male in their 30's
Used in court to assess a defendant's mental state at the time of the crime, this legal concept focuses whether the individual understood right from wrong.
What is the insanity defense?
The main argument of this view says that although inherited genes make up someone, they do not limit their potential if the right environment is presented.
What is the emotional center of your brain?
What is The Limbic System
Investigators sometimes encounter offenders who display a combination of shallow affect, chronic deceitfulness, and a complete inability to form genuine emotional bonds. What personality disorder is this?
What is psychopathy
What are the most common mistakes serial killers make that gets them caught?
They dump bodies in the same areas and they leave surviving victims.
In studying violent offenders, forensic psychologists sometimes analyze the sequence of behaviors before, during and after a crime which helps determine the offender's level of planning and psychological needs.
What is the modus operandi (MO) and signature