16.1.1 Definitions of Crime

• Crime is legally defined as any act or omission that violates criminal law
• What are the two types of actions that constitute a violation of criminal law under the legal definition of crime?

  Act and omission
• The legal definition of crime is more precise and enforceable compared to a social definition of crime.
• Match the aspect of crime with its corresponding definition:

  Basis ↔️ Formal laws and statutes

  Scope ↔️ Specifically defined crimes

  Enforcement ↔️ Legal system

  Clarity ↔️ Clear and precise
• The sociological perspective defines crime as acts that deviate from social norms and values
• What is one key aspect of the sociological perspective on crime?

  Deviation from norms
• Understanding the cultural and social setting is crucial in the sociological perspective on crime.
• Match the aspect of crime with its corresponding definition:

  Basis ↔️ Formal laws and statutes

  Scope ↔️ Specifically defined crimes

  Enforcement ↔️ Legal system

  Clarity ↔️ Clear and precise
• What are the two types of actions that constitute a violation of criminal law under the legal definition of crime?

  Act and omission
• The sociological perspective defines crime as acts that deviate from social norms and values
• Understanding the cultural and social setting is crucial in the sociological perspective on crime.
• Match the aspect of crime with its corresponding definition:

  Basis ↔️ Formal laws and statutes

  Scope ↔️ Specifically defined crimes

  Enforcement ↔️ Legal system

  Clarity ↔️ Clear and precise
• What are the three key aspects of the psychological perspective on crime?

  Behavioral patterns, cognitive processes, emotional factors
• One key aspect of the psychological perspective is understanding cognitive biases
• Emotional regulation is a factor examined in the psychological perspective on crime.
• Match the aspect of crime with its corresponding perspective:

  Basis ↔️ Formal laws and statutes

  Focus ↔️ Violation of laws

  Causes ↔️ Legal codes

  Remedies ↔️ Legal penalties
• The sociological definition of crime refers to acts that deviate from social norms and cause harm
• What does the psychological perspective on crime focus on?

  Internal motivations and thought patterns
• Theft is considered a crime under the legal definition.
• Match the aspect of crime with its corresponding definition:

  Basis ↔️ Formal laws and statutes

  Scope ↔️ Specifically defined crimes

  Enforcement ↔️ Legal system

  Clarity ↔️ Clear and precise
• The sociological perspective defines crime as acts that deviate from social norms and cause harm
• What is one key aspect of the sociological perspective on crime?

  Social harm
• Understanding the cultural and social setting is crucial in the sociological perspective on crime.
• Match the aspect of crime with its corresponding definition:

  Basis ↔️ Formal laws and statutes

  Scope ↔️ Specifically defined crimes

  Enforcement ↔️ Legal system

  Clarity ↔️ Clear and precise
• What type of crime is vandalism considered sociologically even if it's not legally defined as such?

  Social harm
• The sociological perspective defines crime as acts that deviate from social norms and values
• Deviation from social norms is a key aspect of the sociological definition of crime.
• Why is understanding the cultural and social setting important in the sociological perspective of crime?

  Context matters
• Match the aspect with the correct definition of crime:

  Formal laws and statutes ↔️ Legal Definition

  Social norms and values ↔️ Sociological Definition
• What does the psychological perspective on crime focus on?

  Internal motivations
• Understanding cognitive biases is a key aspect of the psychological perspective on crime
• Emotional regulation is examined in the psychological perspective of crime.
• What is the basis of the psychological perspective on crime?

  Individual behavior
• Give an example of a cognitive bias that might lead someone to commit theft.

  Rationalizing survival
• Match the definition of crime with its primary focus:

  Legal Definition ↔️ Violation of laws

  Sociological Definition ↔️ Disruption of social order

  Psychological Perspective ↔️ Internal motivations
• The legal definition of crime may not account for acts that are harmful but not illegal.
• The psychological perspective is limited by its focus on individual factors
• What is a limitation of the sociological definition of crime?

  Subjective, culturally relative
• The legal definition of crime can vary across jurisdictions.
• The sociological definition is subjective and culturally relative