Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Criminology > UNIT 1 - AC1.1 - TYPES OF CRIME > Flashcards

UNIT 1 - AC1.1 - TYPES OF CRIME Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of crime?

A

An action which is classified as an offence and is punishable by the law

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the definition of deviance?

A

An action that differs from the societal norms. This will vary from place and culture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the definition for WWC?

A

A non-violent crime, usually committed for financial gain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the three main types of WCC?

A

Organised, corporate, professional

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Examples of WCC:

A

Embezzlement, fraud, fiddling expenses, bribery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Typical offender of WCC:

A

Often people who work in commercial environments of a high social status

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Typical victim of WCC:

A

Vulnerable people, usually the elderly who have investment funds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Level of Public Awareness for WCC:

A

Low - easily hidden and violent crimes go noticed more

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Is WCC criminal and/or deviant

A

Both

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the definition for moral crime?

A

Crimes which conflict with the standard morals of society

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the 4 main examples of moral crime?

A

Vagrancy, prostitution, assisted suicide, drug use

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Typical offender of moral crime?

A

Victim and offender typically the same person (victimless crime)
However victim/offender is often in a difficult place financially

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Level of public awareness for moral crime:

A

Low - often hidden from close friends and family

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Are moral crimes criminal and/or deviant

A

both

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the definition of state crime?

A

Activities perpetrated by, or in order of state agencies in order to further their policies

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Examples of state crime:

A

Genocide, war crime, torture, imprisonment without trial

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Typical victim of state crime

A
  • citizens of the country
  • people of different religious/ political views to the state
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Typical offender of state crime

A

high ranking government officials

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

level of public awareness for state crime

A

high - crimes are so extreme

20
Q

are state crimes deviant and/or deviant

A

both

21
Q

What is the definition of tech crime?

A

an offence usually committed using technology

22
Q

examples of tech crime:

A

phishing, email scams, identity theft

23
Q

typical victim of tech crime:

A

anyone with access to technology, typically vulnerable older people

24
Q

typical offender of tech crime:

A

typically overseas, “tech-savvy”

25
Q

level of public awareness for tech crime:

A

low, people don’t know they have been scammed until they check bank accounts etc

26
Q

are tech crimes criminal and/or deviant

A

both

27
Q

what are the three main categories for individual crime

A

honour crime, hate crime, domestic abuse

28
Q

definition of honour crime

A

made as a result of an act which has been perceived as shameful towards their family

29
Q

examples of honour crime

A

FGM, murder, beatings

30
Q

typical victim of honour crimes

A

a young girl of an ethnic minority

31
Q

typical offender for honour crime

A

male, usually father of victim

32
Q

level of public awareness for honour crime

A

low due to cultural differences

33
Q

is honour crime deviant and/or criminal

A

both

34
Q

what is a case study that could be used for honour crime?

A

shafilea ahmed - suffocated by her parents as she didn’t follow pakistani lifestyle

35
Q

definition of hate crime

A

an act which is motivated by prejudice towards a particular factor eg. disability, race, sexual orientation

36
Q

typical victim of hate crime

A

anyone who falls under categories or is associated with someone under these categories

37
Q

typical offender of hate crime

A

anyone who holds view of hate

38
Q

level of public awareness for hate crime

A

high - large media focus

39
Q

is hate crime deviant and/or criminal

A

both

40
Q

definition of domestic abuse

A

harmful act towards someone within the home

41
Q

examples of domestic abuse

A

emotional abuse, financial abuse, physical abuse

42
Q

typical victim of domestic abuse

A

typically females within a relationship, however can also be male

43
Q

typical offender of domestic abuse

A

typically male however can be female in certain cases

44
Q

level of public awareness for domestic abuse

A

low, victims unlikely to report

45
Q

is domestic abuse deviant and/or criminal

A

both

Criminology (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions