Introduction

Question 1

What does Criminological Psychology look at?

Answer 1

Psychological theory in relation to crime and anti-social behaviour.

Question 2

Define ‘crime’.

Answer 2

An act that is against the law that are deemed harmful to the public welfare and community which can be punishable by law.

Question 3

Give 2 examples of crime.

Answer 3

1) Murder

2) Arson

Question 4

Define ‘anti-social behaviour’.

Answer 4

Behaviours or actions that may not be against the law but which affect other people negatively that causes or was likely to cause harrassment or distress.

Question 5

Give 2 examples of anti-social behaviour.

Answer 5

1) Graffiti

2) Being rowdy/noisy

Question 6

Define ‘recidivism’.

Answer 6

When someone repeats a crime or behaviour for which they have been punished or received treatment and only those who are caught are counted so reported rates may be lower than reality.

Question 7

Give an example of recidivism.

Answer 7

A sex offender being released and going on to re-offend then getting caught.

Question 8

List 5 factors that may influence whether or not we consider a behaviour to be a crime?

Answer 8

1) Age
2) Intention
3) Abnormality of the mind
4) Culture
5) Gender

Question 9

Which gender generally displays the most anti-social behaviour?

Answer 9

Men

Question 10

List 3 reasons for gender differences in crime.

Answer 10

1) Evolution has led men to be more aggressive
2) Testosterone levels
3) Men are less likely to report female aggression