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his document is a complete chapter-by-chapter summary of Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach (12th Edition) by Curt R. Bartol & Anne M. Bartol, covering Chapters 1 through 16. Tailored for criminology, psychology, sociology, and forensic science students, this study resource delivers concise and verified notes that break down complex theories and research into easy-to-review sections. Topics include developmental influences on criminal behavior, mental disorders, juvenile delinquency, psychopathy, violent crime, terrorism, sexual offenses, and criminal profiling. Ideal for exam prep, assignments, or quick revision, the content aligns with academic standards for criminal justice and forensic psychology courses.

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Criminal Behavior: A Psychological Approach
12th Edition (Bartol) \Chapters 1 - 16




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,TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction to Criminal Behavior
2. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk and Protective
Factors
3. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological/Neurological Factors
4. Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors
5. Human Aggression and Violence
6. Juvenile Delinquency
7. Psychopathy
8. Crime and Mental Disorders
9. Homicide, Assault, and Intimate Partner and Family Violence
10. Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence
11. Psychology of Modern Terrorism
12. Sexual Assault
13. Sexual Assault of Children and Youth
14. Burglary, Home Invasions, Thefts, and "White-Collar" Offenses
15. Violent Economic Crime, Cybercrime, and Crimes of
Intimidation
16. Substance Abuse and Crime




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12e (Bartol)




Chapter 1 Introduction to Criminal Behavior

1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Criminal behavior is best defined as
A) antisocial behavior.
B) deviant behavior.
C) an intentional act in violation of a criminal code.
D) a failure to impede the criminal
process. ANSWER: C
Page Ref: 2
Objective: Define criminal behavior and juvenile
delinquency Level: Basic

2) The end result of a theory that is not verified is
A) justification.
B) falsification.
C) clarification.
D) subjugatio
n. ANSWER:
B Page Ref: 6
Objective: Identify the different perspectives of human nature that underlie the
theoretical development and research of criminal behavior
Level: Intermediate

3) Which piece of data would be included in the UCR?
A) A reported robbery with no arrest
B) A reported forgery with no arrest
C) A reported simple assault with no arrest
D) A reported statutory rape with no
arrest ANSWER: A
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, Page Ref: 36
Objective: Introduce the reader to the various measurements of criminal and
delinquent behavior Level: Difficult

4) All of the following are consistent with the developmental approach to the
study of crime except
A) examining factors that place a child at risk of engaging in serious delinquency.
B) identifying the age of onset of antisocial behavior.
C) searching for protective factors in a child's life.




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