Factors Affecting Criminal Behaviour (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Criminology definition
Criminology definition
Scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour
Six factors affecting criminal behaviour
Six factors affecting criminal behaviour
Psychological, social, economic, political, genetic, self-interest
% of female offenders on welfare (AIC)
% of female offenders on welfare (AIC)
1/2 (half)
What psychological factors affect in criminals
What psychological factors affect in criminals
Capacity to understand actions, control behaviour, consequences
Social factors: family impact on crime
Social factors: family impact on crime
Family situation & relationships shape attitudes toward crime
Most substantial influence on criminal behaviour in NSW
Most substantial influence on criminal behaviour in NSW
Economic factors/disadvantage
Genetic theories linking crime: conclusion
Genetic theories linking crime: conclusion
Inconclusive - no definitive link found
Phrenology in criminology
Phrenology in criminology
Early 19th C head measuring to predict crime (discredited)
Self-interest as crime factor includes
Self-interest as crime factor includes
Greed, personal gain, pursuit of individual advantage
Three white-collar crime examples
Three white-collar crime examples
Embezzlement, insider trading, fraud