Chapter 10 Flashcards
expressive violence
violence that is designed not for profit or gain but to vent rage, anger, or frustration
instrumental violence
violence used in a rational, controlled, and purposeful fashion. ie an attempt to improve the financial or social position of the criminal
cycle of violence
hypothesis that suggests a childhood history of physical abuse predisposes the survivor to becoming violent themselves in later years
eros
the life instinct, which drives people toward self-fulfillment and enjoyment
thanatos
the death instinct, which drives people toward self-destruction
psychopharmacological relationship
violence is the direct consequence of ingesting mood-altering substances
economic compulsive behavior
violence committed by drug users to support their habit
systemic link
link between drugs and violence that occurs when drug dealers turn violent in their competition with rival gangs
subculture of violence
segment of society in which violence has become legitimized by the custom and norms of that group
date rape
rape that involves people who are in some form of courting relationship
statutory rape
sexual relations between one minor and one adult
virility mystique
belief that males must separate their sexual feelings from their needs for love, respect, and affection
narcissistic personality disorder
pattern of traits and behavior indicating infatuation and fixation with one’s self to the exclusion of all others, along with the egotistic and ruthless pursuit of one’s own gratification, dominance, and ambition
shield laws
laws that protect women from being questioned about their sexual history unless it directly bears to the case
first-degree murder
killing a person after premeditation and deliberation
premeditation
considering the criminal act beforehand
deliberation
planning a criminal act after careful thought
felony murder
killing that accompanies a felony, such as robbery or burglary
second-degree murder
a person’s wanton disregard for the victim’s life and desire to inflict serious harm on the victim, which results in the victim’s death
manslaughter
homicide without malice
voluntary/nonnegligent manslaughter
a killing committed in the heat of passion of during a sudden quarrel that turns violent
involuntary manslaughter
killing that occurs when one’s acts are negligent and without regard for the harm they may cause others
feticide
intentional or negligent killing of a human fetus
infanticide
murder of a very young child
filicide
murder of an older child
eldercide
murder of a senior citizen
serial killer
a person who kills three or more persons in three or more separate events
mass murder
killing of four or more victims by one or more assailants during a single event
battery
offensive touching such as slapping, hitting, or punching the victim
assault
either attempted battery or frightening the victim by word or deed. Offensive touching itself is not required
road rage
violent assault by a motorist who loses control of their emotions while driving
child abuse
any physical or emotional trauma to a child for which there is no reasonable explanation
neglect
not providing a child food or shelter that they are entitled to
relational aggression
psychological and emotional abuse. The spreading of smears, rumors, and private information in order to harm a partner
acquaintance robbery
robbery in which the victims are people that the robber knows
hate crimes
violent acts directed toward a particular person or members of a group due to a shared discernable racial, ethic, religious, or gender characteristic
workplace violence
violence such as assault, rape, or murder committed at the workplace
stalking
course of conduct that is directed at a specific person and involves repeated physical or visual proximity, nonconsensual communication, or verbal written or implied threats sufficient to cause fear in a reasonable person
