What is offender profiling?

Using evidence from a crime and crime scene to infer traits of the offender.

What is top the top down approach?

Two preestablished types of offenders, assume one and then find evidence to support it. The american method

What is the bottom up approach?

Forming a conclusion based on the evidence present at a crime scene. The english method

What are the four stages of constructing an FBI profile?

1. Data assimilation 2. Crime scene classification 3. Crime scene reconstruction 4. Profile generation

What are the five features identified in crime scene classification?

approach weapons evidence victims offender

What are the three key features of investigative psychology?

1. Interpersonal coherence 2. Forensic awareness 3. Time and place

What is Circle theory (1993)?

two categories of killers marauders - commit crimes in close proximity to anchor point (better understanding of area) commuters - travel significant distance to avoid recognition ("throw off the scent")

What is Lombroso's Atavistic form?

Theory that physical features can influence propensity to crime. Features are those of primitive ancestors "homo-delinquent"

What are some features of murderers, thieves, and rapists?

Murderers: - bloodshot eyes - hooked nose - prominent cheek bones Thieves: - small face - lazy eyes - thin fingers Rapists: - glittering eyes - curling hair - mix of thieves and murderers

Outline Lombroso's 1870 research into atavism

- 383 dead criminals - 3839 living criminals Procedure: examined facial and cranial features Results: 40% of criminals committed by people with atavistic features

Outlines Lange (1930) study

twins and concordance 10/13 Mz 2/17Dz suggests genetic predisposition to crime

Outline Crowe (1972) study

adoption study children with criminal mothers 50% of crim record by 18 control group rate is 5%

What are the candidate genes for criminality?

Monoamine oxidase A (maoa) - saturates brain with serotonin and caused aggression and impulsivity "warrior genes" CDH13 gene - risk factor for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions - ADHD and substance abuse

What is the diathesis-stress model?

preexisting genetic vulnerability triggered by environmental stressor

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Forensic Psychology

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Question	Answer
What is offender profiling?	Using evidence from a crime and crime scene to infer traits of the offender.
What is top the top down approach?	Two preestablished types of offenders, assume one and then find evidence to support it. The american method
What is the bottom up approach?	Forming a conclusion based on the evidence present at a crime scene. The english method
What are the four stages of constructing an FBI profile?	1. Data assimilation 2. Crime scene classification 3. Crime scene reconstruction 4. Profile generation
What are the five features identified in crime scene classification?	approach weapons evidence victims offender
What are the two types of offenders in the top down approach?	organised disorganised
What are the three key features of investigative psychology?	1. Interpersonal coherence 2. Forensic awareness 3. Time and place
What is Circle theory (1993)?	two categories of killers marauders - commit crimes in close proximity to anchor point (better understanding of area) commuters - travel significant distance to avoid recognition ("throw off the scent")
What is Lombroso's Atavistic form?	Theory that physical features can influence propensity to crime. Features are those of primitive ancestors "homo-delinquent"
How many features do men and women need to be classed as atavistic?	Men = 5+ Women = 3+
What are some features of murderers, thieves, and rapists?	Murderers: - bloodshot eyes - hooked nose - prominent cheek bones Thieves: - small face - lazy eyes - thin fingers Rapists: - glittering eyes - curling hair - mix of thieves and murderers
Outline Lombroso's 1870 research into atavism	- 383 dead criminals - 3839 living criminals Procedure: examined facial and cranial features Results: 40% of criminals committed by people with atavistic features
Outlines Lange (1930) study	twins and concordance 10/13 Mz 2/17Dz suggests genetic predisposition to crime
Outline Crowe (1972) study	adoption study children with criminal mothers 50% of crim record by 18 control group rate is 5%
What are the candidate genes for criminality?	Monoamine oxidase A (maoa) - saturates brain with serotonin and caused aggression and impulsivity "warrior genes" CDH13 gene - risk factor for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions - ADHD and substance abuse
What is the diathesis-stress model?	preexisting genetic vulnerability triggered by environmental stressor

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