WJEC - Criminology - Unit 2 - AC 1.1 & 1.2 Exam Questions and Answers

Define deviance - Answer- Any behaviour that differs from normal. What are the three different types of deviance? - Answer- Behaviour that is unusual and: good, eccentric or bizarre, bad/ disapproved What is meant by actus reus? - Answer- Actus reus = guilty act What is meant by men's rea? - Answer- Mens rea = guilty mind What are the three police sanctions? - Answer- Cautions, Conditional cautions and penalty notices for disorder What are the two types of polygamy? - Answer- Polygyny and Polyandry Court sanctions - Answer- Custodial sentences, Court sanctions - Answer- community sentences Court sanctions - Answer- fines and discharge Why do laws vary between cultures? - Answer- Religion, tradition What are the norms? - Answer- Specific rules or socially accepted standards the govern people's behaviour in particular situations What are values? - Answer- Are general principles or guidelines on how we should live our life What is a formal sanction? - Answer- Sanctions imposed by official bodies such as the police What is adultery? - Answer- A sexual act between two people, one or both of whom is married to another person What is one of the main types of offence? - Answer- Summary offences and indictable offences