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Psych of Crime
chapter 5
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Psychology
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04/04/2007

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inheritance school
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traced the activities of several generations of families believed to have an especially large number of criminal members
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somatotype school: who developed it? what is it?
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William Sheldon; criminals manifest distinct physiques that make them susceptible to particular types of delinquent behavior.
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Mesomorphs
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well developed muscles and an athletic appearance; activfe aggressive; sometimes violent; mostlikely to become criminals
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Endomorphs
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helavey builds slow moving; lethargic behavior; unlikely to commit violent crime and willing to engage in less strenuous criminal activities.
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Ectomorphs
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tall thin and less social and more intellectual than other types
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The work of Lombroso is considered today as historical curiosity or scientific fact?
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historical curiosity
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Wrote "Sociobiology" and stressed that biological and genetic conditions affect how social behaviors are learned and perceived
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Edmund O. Wilson
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reciprocal altruism
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coming to the aid of others with motivations by the belief that their actions will be reciprocated and that their gene survival capability will enhance.
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MOdern trait theories
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focus on basic human behavior and drives; both personal traits and environmental factors; not concerned with legal definitions of crime
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Disadvantaged inner-city areas have relatively few kids who become delinquents and even fewer mature into adult criminals. T or F
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True
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equipotentiality
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not all humans are born with equal potential to learn and achieve.
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What do trait theorists think chronic offenders suffer from?
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biological/psychological condition or trait that renders them incapable of resisting social pressures and problems
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learning can take place only when physical changes occur in the brain according to what theorists?
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Biosocial trait theorists
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Instinct; chemical and mineral, diet, sugar intake and hormonal influences are a part of what theory?
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biosocial trait theory
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Diets high in sugar and carbohydrates have been linked to aggression and violence. T or F
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True
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Wrote Moral Sense and concluded that hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters may be the key to understanding human behavior.
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James Q. Wilson
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Hypoglycemia has been linked to antisocial behavior and violence. True or False
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true
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male sex hormones
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androgens
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the part of the brain that controls sympathetic feelings toward others; androgens are here.
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neocortex left hemisphere
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how do hormones affect behavior
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seek greater levels of environmental stimulation; tolerate more punishment; increasing impulsivity; emotional volatility and antisocial emotions.
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First popularized link between aggressive behavior and pms
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Katharine Dalton
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EEG measures in hertz the activity of what part of the brain?
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cerebral cortex
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3 symptoms of adhd
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lack of attention; impulsivity and hyperactivity
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3 percent of us children have it. mostly boys. most common reason chldren are referred to mental health clinics. Marked by poor school work etc..
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ADHD
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Abnormal levels of these 5 neurotransmitters is linked to aggression.
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dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, monoamine oxidase and GABA
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prenatal exposure to androgens will result in what ?
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brain structure that is less sensitive to environmental imputs; takes more to thrill
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Antipsychotics like Haldol, Stelazine, Prolixin and Risperdal help control levels of neurotransmitters to reduce violence. these are called
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Chemical restraints or chemical straitjackets
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Arousal Theory; what is it? who's is it?
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Some people are built differently and brain needs more thrill for arousal; Jack Katz
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The Richard Speck case brought researchers' attention to looking for what basis of crime?
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Genetic
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Factors other than genetic to prove sibling behavior similarity
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1. similar socila and economic factors at home; 2. shared interests; 3. imitate older sibling; 4. deviant forces other to commit acts; 5. may develop similar types of friends
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Genetic predispositions and early experiences make some people susceptible to deviant behavior which is transmitted by the presence of antisocial siblings
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contagion effect
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"Race, Evolution and Behavior"; modern humans migrated from africa to europe and asia. bigger brains less sex drive. Name this theory
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Rushtons theory of Race and Evolution
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Rushton's singular focus was on what? Critics got him for this
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street crimes
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reproductive drives on continuum; R reproduce rapidly; K slowler; men R women K. Name this theory
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R/K Selection Theory
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Genes that incline ppl toward extremely low parental involvement.men use stealth to gain sexual enterance.
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Cheater Theory
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warned that attractive young dumb girls like cheater-type males. these will breed more cheater-type males who are antisocial and sexually aggressive.
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Byron Roth
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major promis is that crime is a funcion of diet, vitamin intake, hormonal imbalance or food allergies.
strengthsexplain irrational violence. shows how the environment interacts with personal traits to influence behavior
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Biochemical
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2 parts of superego are?
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ego ideal and conscience
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social learning 4 factors contribute to violent and/or aggressive behavior
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event that heightens arousal; aggressive skills; expected outcomes; consistency of behaveior with values.
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What 4 things do "scripts" teach children?
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how to interpret; what to expect; how they should react and what the outcome of the interaction should be
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