Test Bank The Psychology of Criminal and Violent Behaviour 1st Edition by David R. Lyon
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Test Bank The Psychology of Criminal and Violent Behaviour 1st Edition by David R. Lyon
This indispensable introduction to the psychological theories of criminality and violence examines how both psychology and biology play a role in understanding what may drive individuals to commit crime.
ISBN-10 : 0199010080
ISBN-13 : 978-0199010080
David R. Lyon (Author), Andrew Welsh (Author)
Table Of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction
Learning Objectives
Case Studies
What Is Criminal Behaviour?
The Social Construction of Crime
Case Study: Robert Bardo
Violent Behaviour
Theoretical Perspectives
Scientific Theories
Researching Criminal and Violent Behaviour
Organization of This Book
Summary
Review Questions
Chapter 2: Genetics and Evolution
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Behavioural Genetics
Case Study: The Kray Brothers
Putting It All Together: Genetic Predispositions and Behavioural Destiny
Evolution
Case Study: Christopher Rocancourt
Sex Differences
Age–Crime Curve
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 3: Biology
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Chris Benoit
Introduction
The Structure of the Brain
Brain Injury and Criminal Behaviour: General Evidence
Brain Plasticity and Early Head Injury
Specific Brain Regions and Criminal Behaviour
Case Study: Phineas Gage
Case Study: Charles Whitman
Putting It All Together: The Prefrontal Cortex and Limbic System
Lateralized Hemispheric Dysfunction
Putting It All Together: The Findings on Lateralization
Neurochemistry and Criminality
Putting It All Together: Neurotransmitters and Aggression
Psychophysiology and Crime
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 4: Developmental Pathways
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Ethan Couch
Introduction
The Stability of Criminal Behaviour
Major Developmental Theories
Early Childhood Factors and Delinquency
Parental Practices and Delinquency
Peer and School Factors
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 5: Personality
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Dr Amy Bishop
Introduction
The Nature of Personality
Psychodynamic Theories of Personality
Attachment and Personality
Case Study: Aileen Wuornos
The Trait Perspective
Personality Disorders
Case Study: Rorschach
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 6: Psychopathy
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Clifford Robert Olson
Introduction
The Clinical Description of Psychopathy
Case Study: Adremy Dennis
Assessing Psychopathy
Empirical Links between Psychopathy and Criminal Behaviour
Case Study: “Dave”
Psychopathy and Gender
Case Study: Joanna Dennehy
Psychopathy and Crime across the Lifespan
Psychopathy across Culture
Theoretical Explanations of the Psychopathy–Crime Link
Putting It All Together: A “Perfect Storm” for Crime
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 7: Learning
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Devalon Armstrong
Introduction
Classical Conditioning
Case Study: Richard Ramirez
Operant Conditioning
Observational Learning
The Effects of Violent Media
Differential Association-Reinforcement Theory
Case Study: Henry Hill
Putting It All Together: DA-Reinforcement Theory in Action
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 8: Social Cognition
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab
Introduction
Moral Reasoning
Moral Disengagement
Criminal Thinking
Hostile Thoughts and Affect
Social Interactions
Case Study: Lynndie England and US Military Personnel at Abu Ghraib
Social Information Processing Theories
Enactment of Antisocial and Violent Behaviours
Case Study: George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin
Putting It All Together: The General Aggression Model
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 9: Mental Disorder
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Rene Poole
Introduction
Systems for Classifying Mental Disorders
Major Mental Disorders
Mental Disorder and Crime
Putting It All Together: The Relationship of Mental Disorder and Crime in Context
The Criminalization of Mental Disorder
Putting It All Together: Making Sense of Criminalization
Symptom-Based Theories of Crime
Case Study: Margaret Mary Ray
Case Study: Vincent Li
Factors Influencing the Relationship between Mental Disorder and Crime
Mental Disorder Creates “Tense Situations” that Lead to Violence
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 10: Substance Use
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Robert Osborne
Introduction
Drug Use and Its Effects
Major Classes of Drugs
Goldstein’s Tripartite Model
Case Study: Pablo Escobar
Putting It All Together: Making Sense of Psychopharmacological Violence
Theories of the Alcohol–Violence Relationship
Case Study: Shia LaBeouf
Putting It All Together: Integrating Theories of Alcohol-Related Aggression
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 11: Homicide
Learning Objectives
Case Study: The Manson Family Murders
Introduction
Theoretical Models of Homicide
Case Study: The La Loche Shooter
Homicide in the Family
Multiple Murder
Case Study: The Green River Killer
Case Study: The Jonestown Massacre
Case Study: Adam Lanza and the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 12: Interpersonal Violence
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Ray Rice
Introduction
Stalking
Intimate Partner Violence
Theories of Stalking and Intimate Partner Violence
Sexual Violence
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Chapter 13: Assessment and Treatment
Learning Objectives
Case Study: Karla Homolka
Introduction
Risk of Offending
Risk Assessments of Offenders
The Clinical versus Actuarial Debate
Putting It All Together: Good Risk Assessment Practices
Treatment of Offenders
Case Study: Darnell Pratt and Brenden Sarginson
How Effective Are Offender Treatment Programs?
Putting It All Together: Effective Programs in Practice
Summary
Review Questions
Additional Readings
Glossary
References
Index