PSYC 391 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Dating Abuse, Sleep Deprivation, Social Isolation

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 391
• Professor: Sarah Coupland

Document Summary

Stalking and intimate partner violence lecture 1. Purposeful and intentional: example: drinking and driving. Reckless: someone should be aware that their actions could cause harm to others, example: driving impaired can cause harm to others. Self-directed harm: intentional, most professionals would say self-directed harm does not constitute violence. Consent given between partners for violent sexual acts. Self-defence: in legal field self-defence is legally sanctioned and you should not be criminally charged. Canada and the united states differ in criminal code and definitions. Use of force: example: police officer using a reasonable use of force to get someone in custody. Primary intention is not to harm the individual but to gain control over the individual. Legitimized use of force by the state. Purpose is to protect the public from threats and harm. Negligence ignore or not look after something or someone: example: youth not being provided proper care and medical services in foster care.