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What does the term 'Actus Reus' refer to in criminal law?
Eyewitness testimony is completely reliable and always accurate.
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What is the biopsychosocial model in the context of criminal behavior?
It is a model that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding criminal behavior.
According to the biopsychosocial model, _____ factors include genetics and brain chemistry.
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Match the following factors with their appropriate category:
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Which aspect of the biopsychosocial model is represented by the statement: 'Males with higher levels of testosterone have higher levels of aggression'?
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Low self-esteem is primarily a psychological aspect of the biopsychosocial model.
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What is the independent variable in Fred Flinstone's investigation of the impact of personality type on criminal behavior?
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The occupation of Paige Birgfeld as a sex worker may have increased her risk of being a victim of crime, which is an aspect of the biopsychosocial model categorized as ______.
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Match the following concepts with their corresponding definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a factor commonly associated with criminal profiling?
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Crime is considered a natural phenomenon universally accepted by all societies.
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List two factors that can contribute to the development of criminal minds.
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Which biological factor from the BPS Model is commonly associated with criminal behavior?
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Acquired sociopathy refers to a condition in which an individual develops sociopathic traits due to environmental factors.
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What are the two categories of victims that may be more susceptible to crime?
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Victimology aims to understand the __________ and impacts of crime on victims.
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Match the following victim categories with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a goal of victimology?
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Eyewitness testimony is often considered one of the most reliable forms of evidence in criminal cases.
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Describe how Lifestyle exposure choices may increase the risk of becoming a victim of crime.
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Study Notes
Biopsychosocial Model of Crime
- Biological factors consider things like genetics, brain structure, and hormone levels.
- Psychological factors consider things like personality traits, cognitive abilities, and mental health.
- Social factors consider things like socioeconomic status, social networks, and cultural norms.
Criminal Profiling
- Criminal profiling is the process of using various factors to try and identify the likely characteristics of a criminal offender.
- Factors can include crime scene analysis, victim characteristics, and offender behavior.
Crime as a Social Construct
- Crime is considered a social construct because it is defined and enforced by society.
- What is considered criminal behavior in one culture may not be in another.
Biological Factors and Criminal Behavior
- Acquired sociopathy is a term that refers to the development of sociopathic traits due to environmental factors.
- This can involve childhood trauma, neglect, or abuse.
Victim Categories
- High-risk victims are those who, due to their lifestyle or circumstances, are more likely to be victims of crime.
- This may include people who work in certain professions, those with drug or alcohol addictions, or those who live in high-crime areas.
- Vulnerable victims are individuals who are more susceptible to becoming victims of crime due to their age, physical or mental disabilities, or social isolation.
Victimology Goals
- Understand the factors that contribute to victimization.
- Prevent future victimization.
- Help victims cope with the aftermath of crime.
- Improve the criminal justice system's response to victimization.
Lifestyle Exposure and Victimization
- People who engage in risky lifestyle choices may increase their chances of becoming victims of crime.
- This could include factors like working in a high-risk profession, having a lot of contact with criminal activity.
Albert Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiment
- Experiment: Bandura's study of children observing adults was an experiment, due to the deliberate manipulation of the independent variable (the adult's behavior).
- Data type: The interviews with the children after observing the adult's behavior would provide qualitative data.
- Extraneous variables: Some extraneous variables that could have impacted the experiment's reliability include the children's individual differences in aggression, the social setting, and the specific characteristics of the Bobo doll.
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Test your knowledge on the biopsychosocial model of crime, exploring biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to criminal behavior. Learn about criminal profiling and the concept of crime as a social construct. This quiz challenges your understanding of how various elements influence crime.