PSYC 3402 Chapter 1: Chapter One Summary.docx
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Intra-individual differences: variations in criminal conduct within an individual across time and situations. Inter-individual differences: variations in criminal conduct between individuals. Variation in rates of crijme and incarceration across countries suggests differences in. Variety of factoris used to define crime and explain when certain behaviours can be: an individual"s motivation, opportunity, politics, social convention and context. Criminal behaviour: refers to intentional behaviour that violates a criminal code; intentional inn that it did not occur accidentally or without justification of excuse.