criminal ( Jahoda ) topic 1 Flashcards
1
Q
background
A
according to the Ashanti boys born on a Wednesday are thought to be violent and aggressive Kwaku while Monday boys are meant to be more calm Kwadwo
2
Q
procedure
A
Jahoda examined the names of criminals who have committed violent offences recorded in court over a 5 year period.
3
Q
results
A
Kwadwo boys accounted for 6.9% of offences- monday
Kwaku boys accounted for 22% of offences- wednesday
4
Q
explanation of results
A
The boys are treated differently by others due to these beliefs and may grow up expecting to be violent because they are destined to by their name. This leads to a self-fulfilling prophecy
