Deck 1: An Overview of the Psychology of Criminal Conduct

Question 1

Intra-individual differences refer to differences

A) between individuals
B)within an individual in different situations
C) between experimental and control groups
D) in an individual's attitudes and personality
E) between an individual and the social group

Answer 1

within an individual in different situations

Question 2

A major characteristic of the psychology of criminal conduct is the emphasis upon

A)individual behavior
B) psychoanalysis as a treatment strategy
C) the measurement of social structure (e.g., class)
D) establishing correlational relationships
E) the role of the victim and the law's response to crime

Answer 2

individual behavior

Question 3

Observing that your friend becomes aggressive only when drinking is an example of observing

A) inter-individual differences
B) the experimental method
C)intra-individual differences
D) over-controlled hostility
E) theoretical understanding

Answer 3

intra-individual differences

Question 4

In a PCC, variability is evidenced by

A) inter-individual differences
B) intra-individual differences
C) differences in behavior over time
D) differences in behavior in different situations
E)all of the above

Question 5

The working definition of criminal behavior within PCC refers to actions that

A) are prohibited by the state
B)place the actor at risk of coming to the attention of the criminal justice system
C) violate customs and traditions
D) violate religious and moral norms
E) inflict pain on others