16.1.1 Definitions of Crime

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    • 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