Unit 2 Criminological theories AC1.1

Question 1

what is the definintion of deviance

Answer 1

behaviour that goes against the common and dominant norms, values and moral codes of a specific society

Question 2

what is the definition of norms

Answer 2

specific rules or socially accpted standards or expected behaviour

Question 3

what is the definition of moral codes

Answer 3

ways of behaving that are though as ‘good’ in a specific society eg protect the vulnerable

Question 4

what si the definition of values

Answer 4

general principle or guidelines for how we should live our lives

Question 5

what is an informal sanction and give some examples

Answer 5

used when rules are not formally written down
eg frowning, name calling, parents grounding kids

Question 6

what is a formal sanction and give some examples

Answer 6

imposed by official bodies such as police, courts schools. punishments for breaking formally written rules or laws
eg fines, imprisonment, excluding pupils

Question 7

what are positive sanctions and give sme examples

Answer 7

can be formal or informal
eg giving a medal for bravery

Question 8

what si the ddefinition of social control

Answer 8

using sanctions as a deterrance to control society
all sanctions are a form of social control

Question 9

what is the social definition of crime

Answer 9

a form of deviance that involves serious, harmful acts that are wrongs against society

Question 10

what is the legal definition of crime

Answer 10

any actionthat is forbidden by criminal law and must have the actus reus and mens rea at the same time as the act was committed

Question 11

list some examples of police sanctions against cirminals

Answer 11

probation, cmmunity sentences, fines, curfews

Question 12

list some examples of court sanctions against criminals

Answer 12

longer fines than police sanctions, imprisonment