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CRJS 360 Final Exam Prep Unit 1 (Chapter 1: Crime in Canada) Quizzes & Ans!!
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CRJS 360 Final Exam Prep Unit 1 (Chapter 1: Crime in Canada) Quizzes & Ans!!
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Name: Score:17 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 17
Describe a typical offender.
Body of research and replicable clinical knowledge that describes contemporary
correctional assessment, programming, and supervision strategies that lead to improved
correctional outcomes such as the rehabilitation of offenders and increased public safety.
The cessation of criminal behaviour, most often described as a process of change rather
than an instantaneous event.
Incarcerated more than once, high school drop out/lower levels of education, inconsistent
employment, unstable family situations, history with drugs and/or alcohol. Impulsive with
poor problem solving skills
Application of psychology to the understanding of the assessment and management of
individuals who engage in criminal behaviour.
Term 2 of 17
Define forensic psychology.
Application of psychology to the legal system, intended to guide legal decision making.
Study of psychological disorders in legal cases.
Application of psychology in sports performance.
Use of psychology in marketing strategies.
, Definition 3 of 17
There's been a general decline since 1991. Violent crime has gradually decreased from a peak
since 1992. Administration of justice charges, impaired driving, and weapon charges are more
common against adults. Break and enter, robbery, and sexual assault are more common among
youth. (This only accounts for the crimes that have actually been reported.)
Describe crime trends throughout Canada.
Describe a typical offender.
Describe public perceptions of criminal justice agencies.
What is the crime severity index?
Term 4 of 17
Define evidence based practice.
Application of psychology to the understanding of the assessment and management of
individuals who engage in criminal behaviour.
Body of research and replicable clinical knowledge that describes contemporary
correctional assessment, programming, and supervision strategies that lead to improved
correctional outcomes such as the rehabilitation of offenders and increased public safety.
Changeable risk factors that, when reduced, result in reduced criminal behaviour.
Sometimes referred to as dynamic risk factors.
Incarcerated more than once, high school drop out/lower levels of education, inconsistent
employment, unstable family situations, history with drugs and/or alcohol. Impulsive with
poor problem solving skills
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