PSYC 379 Study Guide - Final Guide: Victimology, Homicide, Psychopathy

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 379
• Professor: Jennifer Storey

Document Summary

Describe and discuss the definitions, types, and models of violence. Violence definition includes the use or intended use or threat of use of power (implying the use of authority) and/or force to cause physical, psychological injury, death, maldevelopment or deprivation. (therefore also includes neglect) Self-directed: suicidal behaviour (including suicidal thoughts and attempts) and self-abuse. Interpersonal: family and intimate partner violence: largely btw family members and intimate partners usually in the home. Or community violence: violence btw individuals who are unrelated and who may or may not know each other - usually outside of home. Includes terrorism, crimes of hate by organized groups, and mob violence. Measured mostly by mortality data. (availability and quality of data) Individual seeks to identify biological and personal history factors that an individual brings to behaviour personality, socioeconomic status, substance abuse, etc. Relationship proximal social relationships that increase risk for violent victimization and perpetration of violence.