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What does socially constructive mean?
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Made by society there for law is subject to change
2
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How does law change from culture to culture
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Muslim majority polygamy is legal. Illegal in Uk known as bigamy. Differs because of religion and tradition. The Quran allows men to have up to 4 wives.
3
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How do laws change over time
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Homosexuality 1600s death 1967 legal for 21+ 1997 16+ 2014 same sex marriage legalised
4
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Why law change due to place
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Dunblane massacre
16 school children killed leading to ban of automatic assault rifles
5
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Describe atavism
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Physically different, primitive sub species. Less sensitive to pain.
Atavistic features= handle ears long arms wide jaw
Mirderer= hooked nose
6
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Describe somatotype theory
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By sheldone Ectomorph inward look shy Endomorph generous bubbly Mesomorph aggressive adventurous ^most likely to be criminal
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Describe operant conditioning
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-Skinner Surrounds idea the behaviour that is rewarded will be repeated and behaviour that is punished will be avoided This is conditioning Conditioning Skinner box A person might engage in crime if the reward out weigh the punishment Positive reinforcement Negative reinforcement Punishment
8
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Social learning theory
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Bandura Learn through watching outcome of others Imitation Role model Vicarious reinforcement Vicarious punishment Bono doll children imitated model that was rewarded
9
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Sample for Bandura
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36 b 36 g 3-6 yes Stage 1 modelling Stage 2 mild aggression arousal Stage 3 imitation
