UNIT 1 CRIMINOLOGY

What is an example of informal sanctions that are good - Being rewarded by a teacher What is a type of social control - Sanctions What is criminal behaviour - A term used to describe behaviour that is deviant and rule breaking and often involves causing harm to others in society What are the 2 definitions of crime? - Legal - Social What are values - The shared principles accepted by society. What are norms - The specific rules of expectations of society about what is or isn't acceptable in society What is moral code - This is the code of ethics that can be physically written down or can be unspoken What is deviant behavior - Any behavior that is breaking social norms or values. What are the 3 kinds of how deviant behavior can be expressed? - Deviant behavior can be good - Deviant behavior can be just seen as weird - Deviant behavior can be bad What is an example of deviant behavior being good - Running into a burning building and saving someone What is an example of deviant behavior being seen as weird - Running around a supermarket in a bikini or a bath robe What is an example of deviant behavior being bad - Causing harm to someone What does bad deviant behavior cause as a response from society - Sanctions What are sanctions - Ways in which behavior can be rewarded or punished What are formal sanctions - Sanctions put in place by official organizations What are informal sanctions - Sanctions put in place by unofficial organization. These can also include the unwritten rules What is an example of formal sanctions that are good - Being recognized for bravery by the police or army What is the legal definition of crime - Actions that are forbidden by law What is actus reus - A guilty act What is mens rea - A guilty mind What 2 thing does the legal definition of crime include:- -Actus reus -Mens rea