COMM 129 Midterm #2 Lecture Study Guide PDF

LECTURE TO REPLACE EXAM #1 Cognitive Behavioral Theory We may be able to teach people BEYOND 12 behavior changes Recidivism → repeat another offense (like replacing in crime) Choice Model People do things because they look at the COST and BENEFITS...

LECTURE TO REPLACE EXAM #1 Cognitive Behavioral Theory We may be able to teach people BEYOND 12 behavior changes Recidivism → repeat another offense (like replacing in crime) Choice Model People do things because they look at the COST and BENEFITS Criminal justice system is set up on the idea that this is TRUE The benefit of the crime, outweights the cost Problematic; most human behavior is HABIT/EMOTION not PLANNED NCVS *** National Crime Victimization Survey DOJ UCR *** Uniformed Crime Reports Strongly biased to large, urban police forces (they have more $$$$) 8 types of crimes: 1. Homicide 2. Arson 3. Burglary 4. Robbery 5. Forced raped 6. Aggrevated assult 7. larsony / theft 8. Moter vehicle theft BIGGER OFFENSES: - Dont fall out of the system as easily - So, this relies off the idea that when the UCR (big crimes) goes up, all crime is generally going up too GUEST LECTURE 1: THE INTERSECTION OF POLICING AND COMMUNICATION How does comm shape police Police have discretion contacts? Intergroup comm CAT: Communication Accommodation Theory - Interactions modify their communication to convey their attitudes each other (or not) Procedural Justice Theory People who believe they are treated fairly buy the police have a more positive opinion on the police, despite the outcome of their interaction Ex) you like the police, you get a ticket, but you view the interaction as still positive even though its was an negative thing What does NOT decrease Randomized patrol does NOT reduce crime crime? How do culture shifts happen? Happen over time and distance How are certain types of cops Sherifs are voted in hired? Police are hired/fired regularly What are the 8 phases of a 1. An incident is observed by or reported to the police criminal case? 2. There is a decision to initiate the investigation (criminal/civil) 3. Investigate → then decise toarrest or not 4. Make a report → send to DA 5. Decision to file to DA 6. Prosecute 7. Can return to investigation phase if new info is needed 8. completion (dismissed, please, trial) For a criminal case to be filed, Reasonable doubt what needs to be present Name 3 roles of investigators Interview (evidence) Compile reports documenting the evidence Coordinate with prosecutors to charge/arrest responsible parties GUEST LECTURE 2: THE INTERSECTION OF POLICING AND COMMUNICATION (what happens when the rules change) Having sports is a sign of what? A healthy society Describe BEFORE July 2021 Student-athletes (fabricated term made in court), were strictly governed by the NCAA This term aims to signal “amature status” No gifts or payments of any kind allowed “Bagel rule” The case of Reggie Bush 2005 → named best in college FB - Heisman trophy winner (which comes from 3rd party, not NCAA) 2006 → goes to NFL 2010 → Bush and USC is charged by NCAA - Gifts, money, limo ride Outcome: - Made him give trophy back - Bush erased from USC history - Legacy is tarnished Describe POST July 2021 Student athletes openingly making millions Bush wants his trphohy bad NCAA refuses - Pay-for-play is still illegal → but its just less enforced now Culture takes a long time to change! So, what is Reggie Bush’s The heisman trust hives his trophy back outcome? USC restores his records Bush is now suing NCAA for not being compensated during his time in school Does he have a case? Marijuana laws in the US: Law used to say, no weed in X state. Now X state is legalized. Depending on which state, things change in a different way. Framing theory APPLY IT HERE Who is doing the framing, and why?? Selection What specific words are being used? (selection) Student-athlete Felon Convict Salience How often are they being used? (salience)