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What major criticism exists regarding actuarial prediction formulas in risk assessment?
What major criticism exists regarding actuarial prediction formulas in risk assessment?
- They primarily use dynamic variables.
- They can predict the exact likelihood of recidivism.
- They rely exclusively on qualitative data.
- They fail to consider case-specific idiosyncratic features. (correct)
What is a key limitation of actuarial instruments used in assessing risk?
What is a key limitation of actuarial instruments used in assessing risk?
- They can adequately predict current case circumstances.
- They focus primarily on changeable variables.
- They depend heavily on unchangeable historical variables. (correct)
- They incorporate flexible decision-making processes.
What is psychopharmacological violence primarily associated with?
What is psychopharmacological violence primarily associated with?
- Crime committed to fund addiction
- Delusional distress-induced aggression
- Violence committed during acute intoxication (correct)
- Violence during drug distribution
What approach is most widely used for risk assessment according to recent trends?
What approach is most widely used for risk assessment according to recent trends?
Which type of violence is linked to individuals engaged in drug distribution and rivalry?
Which type of violence is linked to individuals engaged in drug distribution and rivalry?
What does an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.70 indicate about a risk assessment instrument?
What does an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.70 indicate about a risk assessment instrument?
What is a common risk marker for violence associated with persecutory delusions?
What is a common risk marker for violence associated with persecutory delusions?
What is a common ethical concern related to risk assessment methods based on actuarial formulas?
What is a common ethical concern related to risk assessment methods based on actuarial formulas?
Which forms of violence have checklists been developed to assess risk for?
Which forms of violence have checklists been developed to assess risk for?
What is the strongest predictor of non-violent offending?
What is the strongest predictor of non-violent offending?
What type of variables do checklists in risk assessment typically emphasize?
What type of variables do checklists in risk assessment typically emphasize?
Which delusions are associated with feelings of being controlled by external forces?
Which delusions are associated with feelings of being controlled by external forces?
How do structured checklists perform in comparison to actuarial formulas in risk assessment?
How do structured checklists perform in comparison to actuarial formulas in risk assessment?
Which of the following statements about psychopathy is true?
Which of the following statements about psychopathy is true?
How is delusional distress characterized in relation to violence risk?
How is delusional distress characterized in relation to violence risk?
What aspect of Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) is noteworthy?
What aspect of Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) is noteworthy?
What is the primary mating strategy associated with the survival of the psychopathic gene pool?
What is the primary mating strategy associated with the survival of the psychopathic gene pool?
What is the prevalence of psychopathy in the general male population?
What is the prevalence of psychopathy in the general male population?
What does the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) measure?
What does the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) measure?
What is the diagnostic cut-off score for psychopathy using the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised in conventional use?
What is the diagnostic cut-off score for psychopathy using the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised in conventional use?
Which characteristic is NOT commonly associated with psychopaths?
Which characteristic is NOT commonly associated with psychopaths?
What aspect of psychopaths is particularly problematic, as mentioned in the information?
What aspect of psychopaths is particularly problematic, as mentioned in the information?
Which of the following describes the scoring system of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised?
Which of the following describes the scoring system of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised?
What is a common neurocognitive issue found in psychopaths?
What is a common neurocognitive issue found in psychopaths?
What is the primary goal of predatory violence?
What is the primary goal of predatory violence?
How does neighborhood cohesion impact violence according to the provided content?
How does neighborhood cohesion impact violence according to the provided content?
What distinguishes affective violence from predatory violence?
What distinguishes affective violence from predatory violence?
Which of the following is NOT a common goal of predatory violence?
Which of the following is NOT a common goal of predatory violence?
In the context of affective violence, what is an example of an objective threat?
In the context of affective violence, what is an example of an objective threat?
What role does subjective threat play in affective violence?
What role does subjective threat play in affective violence?
Meloy identifies which of the following as an emotional element of predatory violence?
Meloy identifies which of the following as an emotional element of predatory violence?
Affective violence is most likely to involve which of the following characteristics?
Affective violence is most likely to involve which of the following characteristics?
What does principle 1 emphasize in threat management?
What does principle 1 emphasize in threat management?
What is a key aspect of principle 2 in threat management?
What is a key aspect of principle 2 in threat management?
Why is principle 3 considered challenging in threat management?
Why is principle 3 considered challenging in threat management?
What kind of approach is discouraged in applied threat management settings?
What kind of approach is discouraged in applied threat management settings?
What is a recommended practice for threat managers regarding their knowledge base?
What is a recommended practice for threat managers regarding their knowledge base?
How should subject interviews be approached in threat management?
How should subject interviews be approached in threat management?
What should be included with each intervention strategy during planning?
What should be included with each intervention strategy during planning?
What is emphasized about the decision-making process in threat management?
What is emphasized about the decision-making process in threat management?
Flashcards
Actuarial prediction formulas in risk assessment
Actuarial prediction formulas in risk assessment
Statistical models to predict risk, often criticized for overlooking individual differences and changes.
Checklists for risk assessment
Checklists for risk assessment
Lists of risk markers used to assess risk, sometimes more flexible/effective than statistical models.
Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ)
Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ)
Risk assessment method using empirically derived checklists.
Economic disadvantage and violence
Economic disadvantage and violence
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Neighbourhood cohesion and violence
Neighbourhood cohesion and violence
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Predatory violence
Predatory violence
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Affective violence
Affective violence
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Psychopharmacological violence
Psychopharmacological violence
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Systemic violence
Systemic violence
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Economic-compulsive violence
Economic-compulsive violence
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Mental illness and violence
Mental illness and violence
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Threat and Internal Control Override (TCO) delusions
Threat and Internal Control Override (TCO) delusions
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Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)
Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)
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Psychopathy
Psychopathy
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Psychopathy, male prevalence
Psychopathy, male prevalence
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Psychopathy checklist-revised (PCL-R)
Psychopathy checklist-revised (PCL-R)
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PCL-R scoring
PCL-R scoring
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Psychopathy diagnostic score
Psychopathy diagnostic score
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Risk re-evaluation
Risk re-evaluation
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Evaluating intervention outcomes
Evaluating intervention outcomes
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Flexible intervention responses
Flexible intervention responses
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Subject interviews
Subject interviews
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Intervention strategy advantages
Intervention strategy advantages
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Intervention strategy disadvantages
Intervention strategy disadvantages
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Study Notes
Risk Assessment
- Actuarial prediction formulas are criticised for their inability to consider individual circumstances and changeable variables
- Checklists of empirically identified risk markers are commonly used for risk assessment, providing flexible, and equally effective assessments as actuarial formulas
- The widely employed Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) relies on empirically derived checklists for risk assessment
Crime Rates and Motivation
- Economic disadvantage positively relates to violent behaviour, while neighbourhood cohesion decreases violence
- Predatory violence is driven by personal goals like money, power, dominance, revenge, territoriality, and sexual gratification
- Affective violence is emotional and primarily defensive, driven by threats that can be objective (plain for all to see) or subjective (apparent only to the person being threatened)
Intoxicant-Related Violence
- Intoxicant-related violence falls into three categories: psychopharmacological violence, systemic violence, and economic-compulsive violence
Mental Illness and Violence
- There is a modest link between some types of mental illness and violence, especially persecutory delusions accompanied by delusional distress
- Threat and Internal Control Override (TCO) delusions are also linked to violence as they create feelings of being threatened and controlled by external forces
Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy
- Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) is a strong predictor of non-violent offending, while psychopathy is a strong predictor of violent offending
- Psychopaths have a higher prevalence in the male population (1%) compared to APD (3%)
- Psychopaths are prone to aggression, grandiosity, and lack emotional bonding capacity
Assessing Psychopathy
- The Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) is a benchmark diagnostic test for psychopathy
- It includes 20 variables scored on a three-point scale (0-2), with a total score ranging from 0 to 40
- A score of 30 is considered diagnostic for psychopathy, while 33 is used clinically to account for measurement error
Threat Management Principles
- Principle 1: Regularly re-evaluate risk to the target
- Principle 2: Evaluate potential outcomes of interventions before implementation
- Principle 3: Respond to situations flexibly and creatively, avoiding cookie-cutter approaches
Intervention Strategies
- Subject interviews should be carefully considered, taking into account potential reactions
- Each intervention strategy has advantages, disadvantages, and specific application contexts
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Explore the intricate relationship between risk assessment, crime rates, and the motivations behind violent behavior. This quiz covers actuarial prediction methods, economic influences on violence, and the role of intoxicants in violent incidents. Test your understanding of these critical concepts in crime psychology.
