Criminal Behaviour And Deviance

Question 1

Social definition of crime

Answer 1

An act that offends society and is often universally disapproved of and detrimental to our communities.

Question 2

Legal definition of crime

Answer 2

Is an act that breaks the law and is punishable by

Question 3

Non-court sanctions

Answer 3

Cautions
Penalty notices

Question 4

Court sanctions

Answer 4

Custodial sentences- sent to prison
Community service
Fines
Discharge

Question 5

Actus reus

Answer 5

This is how the there must be a guilty act for a crime to be a crime.

Question 6

Mens rea

Answer 6

Is that a criminal must have a guilty mind for it to be a crime which is that they have the intent to kill.

Question 7

Mens Rea Defences

Answer 7

Intoxication, insanity, self-defence, loss of control, age

Question 8

Values definition

Answer 8

Are general principles or guidelines for how we should live our lives. They tell us what is right and what is wrong.

Question 9

Norms definition

Answer 9

Are specific rules or socially accepted standards that govern people’s behaviour in particular situations

Question 10

Moral code definition

Answer 10

Often to describe a set of basic rules, values and principles held by an individual, group, organisation or society as a whole. It may be written down.

Question 11

Examples of criminal acts

Answer 11

Speeding, murder, manslaughter

Question 12

Examples of deviant acts

Answer 12

Blue hair, murder, manslaughter

Question 13

Examples of criminal and deviant acts

Answer 13

Murder and manslaughter