Criminal Psychology Revision/Study notes (Created from the UK Edexcel A Level syllabus requirements)

CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY DEFINING CRIME Consensus View -<Tab/>Crime is a violation of the law. -<Tab/>The law reflects the general consensus of what is right. -<Tab/>Therefore anyone who breaks the law is committing a criminal act. Conflict View -<Tab/>The law reflects the interests of certain groups, not the whole of society. -&…

…educational experiences whilst offering practical support for victims. -<Tab/>Changing attitudes rather than punishing such as in New York is perhaps more effective because it reinforces positive behaviour and aims to create a changed attitude. -<Tab/>It is perhaps too early to see if this study has been effective, attitudes may not be transferred to real life situations because there is not a legal deterrent.