Criminal Behavior- Study Guide- Violent Economic Crime and Crimes
of Intimidation
Robbery
Taking or attempting to take anything of value from a person by force or threat of
force
The major distinctions between robbery & other economic crimes are the dire
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Criminal behavior is best defined as:
Selected
Answer:
intentional behavior in violation of the
criminal code
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
The belief that most people deserve the misfortune that happens to
them is known as th
Preventing Drug Abuse
Page 1
Preventing Drug Abuse
Brianna Harter
Old Dominion University
PSYC 311
Preventing Drug Abuse
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Preventing Drug Abuse
Substance abuse, whether it be from prescription pain killers or heroine, is a major social
problem withi
Criminal Behavior- Essay- Non Violent Psychopath, Demara
Psych 311:
Psychology of Criminal Behavior
Assignment 3
George Briggs
Ferdinand Waldo Demara Jr is one of the most widely known non-violent
psychopaths. Demara Jr was at his zenith as a criminal dur
Criminal behavior- Study Guide- Property and Public Order Crime
Property crimes: illegal acquisition of $/material goods; illegal destruction of
property for financial gain
Types: larceny; burglary; arson; motor vehicle theft
Dehumanization
- Occurs when
Criminal Behavior- Study Guide- Psychology of Terrorism
Psychology of Terrorism
Definitions & Examples
Sternberg: coercion
Hallett: symbolic/psychological satisfaction gained
Federal law: the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property
Criminal Behavior- Study Guide- Sexual Assault of Children and Youth
& Other Sexual Offenses
Pedophilia; child molestation; child sexual abuse
Pedophile the offender
Pedophilia the use of children by adults for sexual gratification & companionship
(incl.
Criminal Behavior- Study Guide- Multiple Murder, School and
Workplace Violence
Multiple Murder, School & Workplace Violence
Investigative Psychology
The application of psychological research and principles to the investigation of
criminal behavior
Crime
Criminal Justice- Study guide- Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence
Homicide, Assault, & Family Violence
Violent Crime Distribution in the U.S.:
- Prevalence: 1.2%
Why is a disproportionate amount of attention paid to criminal homicides?
- Explanations:
Criminal Behavior- Study Guide- Substance Abuse, Alcohol, & Crime
Juvenile Drug Use
Extent of Juvenile Drug Use
Who is Selling to Juveniles?
Juvenile arrests
- Increased 22.9% from 1994 to 2003
Drug abuse
- Including the sale/manufacturing or possession
Criminal Behavior- Study guide- Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault
Sexual offenders are a heterogeneous class of individuals
Who Offends?
Rapists sexual aggression can be divided into 2 major categories:
Instrumental sexual aggression use of just enough coerci
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