Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Policing

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What is the main premise of the Choice Model in understanding criminal behavior?

People make decisions based on a calculation of costs and benefits.

Identify and briefly define one major limitation of the Uniformed Crime Reports (UCR).

The UCR is biased towards large, urban police forces, which may not accurately represent overall crime rates.

How does Procedural Justice Theory influence public perception of police?

Individuals who feel they are treated fairly by police have a more positive opinion of law enforcement, regardless of the outcome.

What role does Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT) play in police interactions?

CAT suggests that police modify their communication styles to reflect their attitudes towards the members of the community. Signup and view all the answers

What is one effective method identified to reduce recidivism according to Cognitive Behavioral Theory?

Teaching people behavior changes beyond 12 distinct modifications can help reduce recidivism. Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) aim to uncover that the UCR may miss?

The NCVS seeks to capture unreported crimes and victimization experiences that the UCR does not account for. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does randomized patrol not contribute to crime reduction?

Randomized patrol does not significantly reduce overall crime rates. Signup and view all the answers

What affect does cultural shift have on policing over time?

Cultural shifts in policing occur gradually and require variations in attitudes and practices over distance and time. Signup and view all the answers

What are the eight phases of a criminal case?

<ol> <li>Incident observation or report; 2. Decision to initiate investigation; 3. Investigation and possible arrest; 4. Reporting to DA; 5. Filing decision; 6. Prosecution; 7. Return to investigation if needed; 8. Completion.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What must be present for a criminal case to be filed?

Reasonable doubt must be present for a criminal case to be filed. Signup and view all the answers

Name three roles of investigators in a criminal case.

<ol> <li>Interview witnesses for evidence; 2. Compile reports documenting evidence; 3. Coordinate with prosecutors on charges and arrests.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What does having sports signify in society?

Having sports is a sign of a healthy society. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the status of student-athletes before July 2021.

Student-athletes were strictly governed by NCAA rules, which prohibited any gifts or payments and emphasized amateur status. Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences faced by Reggie Bush in 2010?

Bush was charged by the NCAA for accepting gifts and money, resulting in him having to return his Heisman trophy and being erased from USC history. Signup and view all the answers

How did the status of student-athletes change post-July 2021?

Student-athletes began openly making millions, though pay-for-play remains illegal and less enforced. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for Reggie Bush regarding his Heisman trophy?

The Heisman Trust gave his trophy back to him, despite the NCAA's previous actions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lecture to Replace Exam #1

Cognitive Behavioral Theory: Aims to teach people beyond 12 behavior changes to reduce recidivism (re-offending)
Choice Model: People's decisions are driven by weighing the costs and benefits of a crime.
National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and Uniform Crime Reports (UCR): NCVS is problematic because it focuses on large, urban police departments which often have more funding, leading to a biased view of crime. UCR is strongly biased.
UCR includes 8 types of crime: homicide, arson, burglary, robbery, forcible rape, aggravated assault, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft.
Big offenses are not necessarily easily removed from the criminal justice system (e.g. police tracking).

Guest Lecture 1: The Intersection of Policing and Communication

Police have discretion in their interactions
Communication Accommodation Theory: Interactions modify their communication to convey their attitudes.
People who believe they are treated fairly by the police have more positive views despite the outcome of an interaction.

Guest Lecture 2: The Intersection of Policing and Communication (What Happens When...)

Communication Accommodation Theory: people modify how they communicate to convey attitudes to each other
Random patrol does not reduce crime, it happens over time and distance.
Police are hired and fired regularly
8 phases of a criminal case, including: observation, investigation, arrest/citation, report, decision to file with DA, prosecution and a return to investigation or completion (dismissed or trial).

The Rules Change

Student-athletes are strictly governed by the NCAA (before July 2021), aiming to maintain amateur status(no gifts/payments allowed).
Reggie Bush: Best college football player in 2005, Heisman Trophy winner. He was later charged by the NCAA for receiving gifts (2010), this resulted in him returning the trophy and erasing his legacy in USC history, the trust returned his trophy back and restored his records.
Laws change depending on which state for certain issues, such as marijuana.

Framing Theory, Selection, Salience

Framing Theory: focuses on who is doing the framing (and why). words used to describe an issue
Selection: identification of specific words and terms, like "student-athlete", "felon" or "convict"
Salience: how often these words and terms are being used within a conversation or issue.

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Description

This quiz covers key concepts from a lecture on Cognitive Behavioral Theory and its application in reducing recidivism, as well as the impact of the Choice Model on criminal decision-making. Additionally, it discusses the potential biases in crime data from sources like the National Crime Victimization Survey and Uniform Crime Reports, and the role of communication in policing. Test your knowledge of these important topics!