compare criminal behaviour and deviance Flashcards
Define Values
General principles or guidelines for how we should live our lives
Define Social Construct
An idea that has been created and accepted by society.
Define Norms
Unwritten rules and socially accepted standards of behaviour in particular situations.
Define Moral Codes
A set of basic ethical rules, principles and values that individuals, groups, organisations and societies can have.
What are three types of deviance?
Odd, bad and admirable.
Define crime
An act someone commits that they can be prosecuted for.
Define deviance
An act that is not against the law and is based on perception.
Define actus reus
A guilty act
Define mens rea
A guilty mind
What are the sanctions?
Formal, informal, caution, conditional caution, penalty notices, fines, community sentences, custodial sentences, discharges
