Criminology

Question 1

THREE biological explanations for anti-social and criminal behaviour?

Answer 1

TBI
Amygdala (volume and fear conditioning)
XYY
Personality

Question 2

Explain self fulfilling prophecy

Answer 2

When an individual accepts an external label and comes to internalise it changing behaviour accordingly.

Question 3

Explain how damage to the pre-frontal cortex affects behaviour

Answer 3

Lose of self control leading to an aggressive or anti-social response to a perceived threat.

Question 4

what are the three stages of the cognitive behaviour therapy for anger management

Answer 4

Cognitive Preparation
Skills acquisition
Application Practise using role play

Question 5

THREE social explanations for anti-social and criminal behaviour?

Answer 5

Labelling
Self fulfilling prophecy
Social learning theory - how we learn criminal thinking patterns

Question 6

Describe the 4 stages of the Cognitive Interview

Answer 6

Free Recall (no leading questions, always start with this)
Context Reinstatement
Change the perspective
Change the order

Question 7

Give two differences between standard interview and cognitive interview

Answer 7

SI - closed questions / CI open questions
SI - little attempt to reduce anxiety / CI - ensures interviewee is as relaxed as possible, intention of interview is shared.

Question 8

TWO treatments for offenders

Answer 8

Cognitive behaviour therapy - Anger Management

Biological - Diet (supplements)