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Criminological Psychology Exam - Cheatsheet

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๐Ÿ“š Criminological Psychology Exam - Study Guide

๐Ÿ“‹ Course Structure

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 1: Explanations for Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour

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๐Ÿ“ Essential Concepts & Evidence

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โŒ Mistake 1: Oversimplifying the role of media violence in social learning theory.

โŒ Mistake 2: Failing to differentiate between correlation and causation when discussing ASPD.

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When discussing social learning theory, always provide specific examples of how attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation contribute to the learning of criminal behavior.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 2: Understanding the Offender

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โŒ Mistake 1: Confusing cognitive interview techniques with standard interview techniques.

โŒ Mistake 2: Failing to consider the complexity of psychological formulation.

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When discussing cognitive interviews, emphasize the importance of reducing reliance on schemas and overcoming limitations in memory retrieval.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 3: Factors Influencing Identification of Offenders

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โŒ Mistake 1: Ignoring the impact of stress and trauma on eyewitness memory.

โŒ Mistake 2: Failing to consider the ethical implications of factors influencing jury decision-making.

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When discussing eyewitness memory, emphasize the reconstructive nature of memory and the potential for inaccuracies.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 4: Treatment

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โŒ Mistake 1: Oversimplifying the process of CBT.

โŒ Mistake 2: Failing to consider the ethical considerations of using CBT.

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When discussing CBT, emphasize the importance of individualized treatment and addressing complex factors such as substance abuse or personality disorders.

๐Ÿ“– Chapter 5: Classic and Contemporary Studies

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โŒ Mistake 1: Failing to critically evaluate the methodology of the studies.

โŒ Mistake 2: Ignoring the ethical considerations of the studies.

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When discussing research studies, always provide a clear explanation of the study's methodology, findings, and implications.

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