Criminal Psychology 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyCriminal behaviourGCSEEdexcel Created by: BananaMilk_01985Created on: 16-03-19 11:22 Operant conditioning Learning from the consequences of actions. 1 of 34 Positive reinforcement Receiving something pleasant for a behaviour, so we repeat it. 2 of 34 Negative reinforcement The avoidance of something unpleasant, so we do it again. 3 of 34 Positive punishment Receiving something unpleasant for a behaviour, so we do not do it again. 4 of 34 Negative punishment Removing something pleasant so we do not repeat the behaviour again. 5 of 34 Primary reinforcer A reinforcer that satisfies a biological need 6 of 34 Secondary reinforcer A reinforcer of no survival value, but we have learned to associate it with a primary reinforcer. 7 of 34 Social learning theory Behaviour is learned through the observation and imitation of role models 8 of 34 Modelling Learning a new behaviour through paying attention to, retaining and reproducing the behaviour of a role model 9 of 34 Observational learning Learning new behaviours through watching and modelling a role model 10 of 34 Role model A person who we admire or with whom we share similar characteristics 11 of 34 Vicarious reinforcement Motivation to model the behaviours of others who we see being rewarded for their behaviour 12 of 34 Identification Temporarily adopting the behaviour of a role model or group 13 of 34 Personality Characteristics and qualities that make up someone's individual character 14 of 34 Temperament The nature someone is born with, which affects their behaviour 15 of 34 Extraversion Behaviour that is outgoing, sensation-seeking and sociable 16 of 34 Introversion Behaviour that is reserved, calm and quiet 17 of 34 Unsatble neuroticism A personality trait associated with being over-reactive in stressful situations, over-emotional and anxious 18 of 34 Stable neuroticism A personality trait associated with being unreactive in a stressful situations and emotionally unaffected 19 of 34 Psychoticism A personality trait that is cold, lacks empathy, is antisocial and can be aggressive 20 of 34 Eysenck's personality questionnaire (EPQ) A questionnaire to measure extraversion, introversion, stable and unstable neuroticism, and psychoticism 21 of 34 Socialisation The way you are raised and taught how to behave 22 of 34 Holism The theory of explaining something as a whole 23 of 34 Sociologist A type of researcher interested in the effects of social conditions on behaviour and societies 24 of 34 Recidivism When an offender is punishes for their crime but commits another crime when released (rate of reoffending) 25 of 34 Rehabilitative A programme designed to help offenders rather than punish them 26 of 34 Detention/Custody A prison sentence 27 of 34 Humanitarian A concern with the welfare of humans 28 of 34 Community sentencing When an offender serves a sentence in the community rather than in prison;they have to pay back the community by doing jobs such as removing graffiti 29 of 34 Cerfew Having to be home at certain times, such as between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. 30 of 34 Restorative justice When a victim and offender meet; it is a process used to help a victim recover and make an offender understand the impact of their crime 31 of 34 Token economy programme A programme designed to reward prisoners for prosocial behaviour; prisoners collect tokens that can be exchanged for privileges 32 of 34 Ander anagement programme Cognitive behavioural treatment for violent offenders to help them control their anger 33 of 34 Psychopath A person who is characterised by a lack of guilt and emotion, antisocial behaviour and selfishness 34 of 34
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