Causes of Criminal Behavior

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Which perspective suggests that extreme stressful situations can lead to maladaptive behavior?

  • Anxiety (psychological perspective) (correct)
  • Blocked or Distorted Personal Growth
  • Unsatisfactory interpersonal relationship
  • Faulty Learning

According to the blocked or distorted personal growth perspective, human nature tends towards aggression and violent behavior.

False (B)

What type of cause is defined as the main reason for the existence of a disorder?

primary cause

A __________ cause is a condition that makes way for a possible later occurrence of a disorder.

<p>predisposing</p>
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Match the following types of causes with their descriptions:

<p>Primary cause = Condition without which the disorder would not have occurred Predisposing cause = Condition that paves the way for a possible later occurrence of disorder Precipitating cause = Condition that triggers the disorder Reinforcing cause = Condition that maintains maladaptive behavior</p>
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Which of the following best describes the 'reinforcing cause' in the classification of criminal behavior causes?

<p>A condition that maintains maladaptive behavior that is already occurring (A)</p>
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Faulty learning always arises from genetic predispositions, according to the behavior perspective.

<p>False (B)</p>
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According to the provided material, what is the consequence of unsatisfactory interpersonal relationships in childhood?

<p>deviant behaviors</p>
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__________ is defined as poverty, social discrimination, and destructive violence that always leads to deviant behavior.

<p>Pathological social conditions</p>
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What is the meaning of 'attitude' in the context of human behavior?

<p>The likes or dislikes of an individual. (B)</p>
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'Coercion' refers to an individual's expertise or power.

<p>False (B)</p>
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What does 'culture' encompass regarding human behavior?

<p>way of living</p>
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__________ is a reduction of peripheral awareness causing a person to obey what is being suggested.

<p>Hypnosis</p>
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The act of influencing other behaviors is known as:

<p>Persuasion (C)</p>
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'Rapport' refers to one's liking or disliking of an individual.

<p>False (B)</p>
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What does the term 'values' refer to in the context of human behavior?

<p>preference of the general society</p>
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__________ is an organelle found in a chromosome that makes a transfer of traits of a parent to one generation next to another possible.

<p>Gene</p>
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Which of the following pioneers is considered the 'Father of Psychoanalysis'?

<p>Sigmund Freud (C)</p>
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Charles Darwin laid down the foundations for understanding heredity and human behavior.

<p>False (B)</p>
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According to the pioneers, what field is Francis Galton associated with?

<p>heredity and human behavior</p>
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Flashcards

Anxiety (psychological perspective)

Stressful situations that become extreme may result in maladaptive behavior.

Faulty Learning (behavior perspective)

Failure to learn necessary adaptive behavior due to wrongful development, leading to delinquent behavior.

Blocked/Distorted Personal Growth

Human nature tending towards cooperation is thwarted, leading to aggression or cruelty due to an unfavorable environment.

Unsatisfactory interpersonal relationship

Negative self-concept in early childhood due to critical parents or rigid socialization leads to deviant behaviors.

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Pathological social conditions

Poverty, social discrimination, and destructive violence lead to deviant behavior.

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Primary cause

The essential condition without which the disorder would not occur; the fundamental reason for its existence.

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Predisposing cause

A condition that comes before and paves the way for a possible later occurrence of a disorder under certain conditions.

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Precipitating cause

A condition that proves too much for the individual and triggers the disorder.

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Reinforcing cause

A condition that tends to maintain maladaptive behavior that is already occurring.

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Human Behavior

The collection of actions, feelings, thoughts and experiences that define human existence.

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Attitude

Likes or dislikes of an individual.

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Authority

Expertise or power that an individual has.

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Coercion

Forcing someone to act through fear or physical force.

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Culture

A group's way of life, including behavior, values, beliefs, and symbols, passed through generations.

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Ethics

The view of what is right or wrong based on community standards.

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Genes

Organelle in chromosome transferring traits from parent to offspring.

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Hypnosis

Reduction of peripheral awareness, leading to obedience.

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Persuasion

The act of influencing another's behaviors.

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Rapport

The good relationship between people.

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Values

Society's preference for what is right or wrong.

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Study Notes

  • Causes of Criminal Behavior are explored through various perspectives

Perspectives on the Causes of Criminal Behavior

  • Anxiety (psychological perspective): Extreme stressful situations can lead to maladaptive behavior.
  • Faulty Learning (behavior perspective): Failure to learn adaptive behavior due to wrongful development leads to delinquent behavior due to failure to learn social values and norms
  • Blocked or Distorted Personal Growth (humanistic perspective): Aggression or violent behavior results from an unfavorable environment, considering human nature tends towards cooperation and constructive activities
  • Unsatisfactory Interpersonal Relationship: Negative self-concept in early childhood due to critical parents or rigid socialization causes deviant behaviors because individuals are discontented with their social dealings
  • Pathological Social Conditions: Poverty, social discrimination, and destructive violence can result in deviant behavior

Classification of Criminal Behavior Causes

  • Primary Cause: The condition without which the disorder would not have occurred, being the main reason for the disorder's existence.
  • Predisposing Cause: A condition that precedes and paves the way for a possible later occurrence of disorder under certain conditions.
  • Precipitating Cause: A condition that proves too much for the individual and triggers the disorder.
  • Reinforcing Cause: A condition that tends to maintain maladaptive behavior that is already occurring.

Human Behavior

  • Human Behavior: Encompasses all actions, feelings, thoughts, and experiences of humans.
  • Attitude: Defined as the likes or dislikes of an individual.
  • Authority: Being an expertise or a power that an individual has.
  • Coercion: Forcing an individual to act through fear or physical force.
  • Culture: A group's way of living includes behavior, values, beliefs, and symbols transmitted across generations.
  • Ethics: The view of what is right or wrong, depending on the community someone belongs to.
  • Genes: An organelle within chromosomes transfers traits from one generation to another.
  • Hypnosis: Reduced peripheral awareness causes a person to obey what is suggested.
  • Persuasion: The act of influencing other behaviors.
  • Rapport: The good relationship between people is referred.
  • Values: The preference of the general society with what is right or wrong.

Background of Human Behavior Study: Pioneers

  • Sigmund Freud: Father of Psychoanalysis.
  • Francis Galton: Studied heredity and human behavior.
  • Charles Darwin: Guided by his theory of evolution.

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