[CJ 1001] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (60 pages long!)
6 Feb 2017
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Fail to protect self, e. g leave keys in car; 30% unlocked doors, 10% sometimes leave keys inside. Theories focus on offenders rather than factors, e. g. economy. Until 18th c, thought devil made people offend- differentiation between good and bad people, so few rts, little chance to defend, confessions thru torture, most offenses were capital crimes. Two major schools of thought: classical, positivist. Popularity declined in 19th c because no explanation for science or differences. Mid 19th science used to study body, mind environment why commit crime, how to rehab. Key features: human behavior controlled by phys, mental, social, factors, not free will, criminals different from non -criminals, science can uncover cause and treat deviance. Positivism is foundation for: certain things outside act on them to influence to commit crime. Biological: lombroso: certain people are born criminals, criminogenic traits include strong canine teeth, huge jaws, high cheekbones. Beginning 20th c, leaned towards inherited traits affecting intelligence:
