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CRJ 308 Week 1 Assignment Final Case Study Topic
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CRJ 308 Week 1 Assignment Final Case Study Topic
and Outline CRJ 308 Week 1 DQ 1 Causes of
Criminal Behavior CRJ 308 Week 1 DQ 2
Development of Criminal Behavior CRJ 308 Week 1
Journal Psychological and Sociological Influences
of Psychopathic Behavior CRJ 308 Week 2
Assignment Personality Disorders and Criminal
Behavior CRJ 308 Week 2 DQ 1 A Genetic or
Biological Link
For your Final Case Study, due in Week Five, you
will explore, in depth, one well-known criminal
case. You may select your own case, or select
from one of the following Jeffery McDonald,
Andrea Yates, Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Aileen
Wournos, John Wayne Gacy, Philip Markoff (the
Craigslist killer), Scott Peterson, Anthony
Sowell, or Dennis Rader (BTK strangler).
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CRJ 308 Week 1 DQ 2 Development of Criminal
Behavior
CRJ 308 Week 1 DQ 1 Causes of Criminal Behavior
Chapter 1 discusses several theoretical
perspectives on and explanations for crime
causation. After reviewing the various theories
and theoretical perspectives, discuss your
personal view regarding what causes criminal
behavior. Which theory or theories do you feel
are most accurate and why? Which are most
inaccurate, and why? Be sure to explain whether
you believe that one theory or a combination of
theories best explains the causes of criminal
behavior and why.
Some researchers and theorists believe that an
interaction of both psychological factors (e.g.,
biology, personality, and cognitive) and
sociological factors can explain criminal
behavior. Which psychological and sociological
factors do you believe have the most influence on
the development of criminal behavior, and why? Do
you believe that psychological factors or
sociological factors have more of an influence
over behavior, or is it a combination of the two?
Please be sure to provide an example of a
criminal case to support your discussion.
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CRJ 308 Week 2 Assignment Personality Disorders
and Criminal Behavior
CRJ 308 Week 1 Journal Psychological and
Sociological Influences of Psychopathic Behavior
Personality Disorders and Criminal
Behavior   Select one of the personality
disorders discussed in Chapter 4 (i.e., odd or
eccentric personality disorders, dramatic
personality disorders, anxious or fearful
personality disorders, or antisocial personality
disorder) and locate two to three scholarly
articles in the Ashford Library that discusses a
link between that personality disorder and the
development of criminal behavior. In your paper,
discuss the diagnostic characteristics of the
personality disorder, the etiology of the
disorder (the causes of the disorder, when it
first manifests, etc.),
Psychological and Sociological Influences of
Psychopathic Behavior   Review the video, In the
Shadow of Feeling, and reflect on the various
childhood psychological and sociological
influences that can contribute to psychopathic
behavior.   Carefully review the Grading Rubric
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate
your journal entry.
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CRJ 308 Week 2 DQ 2 Biological Approach Versus
the Personality Approach
CRJ 308 Week 2 DQ 1 A Genetic or Biological Link
A Genetic or Biological Link? Considering that
factors such as eye color, hair color, facial
features, body figures, and personality
characteristics are passed down from generation
to generation, could criminal behavior or
criminal tendencies also be passed down? Thus, is
there a genetic or biological link to
understanding criminal behavior? Explain how
temperament (which is determined largely by
genetic or biological influences) and
environmental experiences can influence the
development of problematic and aggressive
behavior. Watch Jon Ronson
Compare and contrast the temperament and
biological approach and the personality approach
with respect to development, causes of behavior,
and influences on criminal behavior. Which
approach do you feel has more of an influence on
developing criminal characteristics?
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CRJ 308 Week 3 DQ 1 Social Reinforcers and
Punishers
CRJ 308 Week 3 Assignment Brain Dysfunction in
Criminal Behavior
Social Reinforcers and Punishers Gangs and gang
violence persist as a significant concern for
criminal justice and society at large.
Considering the social learning theory and the
links to antisocial behavior, describe how social
reinforcers and punishers as well as differential
associations may be linked to gang involvement
and gang-related delinquency. What involvement
might peer rejection play in the onset of
delinquency and in the decision to join a gang?
Locate at least one scholarly article to support
your discussion.  
Brain Dysfunction in Criminal Behavior   Watch
the video, The Brain and Violence Secrets of
Your Mind. In your paper, discuss the role that
brain damage, abnormalities in brain structure,
and disturbances in brain chemistry may play in
criminal behavior. Support your discussion with
two to three scholarly articles from the Ashford
University Library that discuss the role of brain
dysfunction and neuropsychological deficits in
criminal behavior. Could criminal behavior be
solely the result of brain dysfunction, or could
other factors such as hereditary also play a role?
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CRJ 308 Week 4 DQ 1 Id, Ego, and Superego (ASH)
CRJ 308 Week 3 DQ 2 What Motivates Offenders to
Commit Crime
What Motivates Offenders to Commit Crime? Discuss
at least three social-cognitive factors that
motivate offenders to commit crime. Select one of
the prevention and treatment programs discussed
in Chapter 7, and discuss how that program can be
used to treat the three factors you selected.
Please be sure to locate at least one scholarly
reference from the Ashford University Library to
further explore the program you selected.  
Id, Ego, and Superego As with personality
theories, Freuds theory and other psychoanalytic
theories may be difficult to test and prove in
court. Analyze Freuds theory and discuss the
impact that it has on the development of criminal
behavior. What roles do the Id, Ego, and Superego
play in problematic behavior, and what influence
do defensive mechanisms have on the development
of criminal behavior? Discuss the pros and cons
of Freuds theory and how you feel it would hold
up in court.  
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CRJ 308 Week 4 Journal Reflection on Theories of
Crime (ASH)
CRJ 308 Week 4 DQ 2 Humanist and Interactionist
Theories (ASH)
Reflection on Theories of Crime   Consider the
various perspectives and theories of crime that
we have discussed in class and reflect on which
theory or theories you find most valid. Which
theory, or theories, do you believe thoroughly
and effectively describe the causes of criminal
behavior? What programs are available to treat
criminal behavior with respect to the theory or
perspective you selected?  
Humanist and Interactionist Theories Select two
of the humanist and interactionist theories
presented in Chapter 8 of the text. Compare and
contrast the features of the theories, with
respect to the causes and influences of criminal
behavior. Discuss the pros and cons of each
theory. Which theory do you believe is most valid
and why?
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CRJ 308 Week 5 DQ 1 Traits of a Psychopath (ASH)
CRJ 308 Week 5 Assignment Final Case Study (ASH)
Traits of a Psychopath Watch The PCL-R Checklist
A measure of evil. Discuss the characteristics
and traits of a psychopath and how the PCL-R
Checklist can be used to diagnose psychopathy.
Using the textbook, video, and other outside
scholarly sources, discuss the validity of the
PCL-R Checklist, the ethical considerations of
diagnosing a psychopath, and the legal
implications of such diagnoses. Do you believe
that such assessments as the PCL-R Checklist can
provide accurate predictions of an individuals
behavior? Based on the video and your readings,
what do you think the prospects are of
successfully rehabilitating a psychopath?
Explore, in depth, one well-known criminal case.
You may select your own case, or select from one
of the following Jeffery McDonald, Andrea Yates,
Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wournos, John
Wayne Gacy, Philip Markoff (the Craigslist
killer), Scott Peterson, Anthony Sowell, or
Dennis Rader (BTK strangler). Your case study
should focus on the following
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CRJ 308 Week 5 DQ 2 Serial, Spree, and Mass
Murders (ASH)
Serial, Spree, and Mass Murders Differentiating
between serial murders, spree murders, and mass
murders can be difficult, as some individuals fit
into two or more categories. Compare and contrast
the characteristics of a serial murderer, spree
murderer, and mass murderer. Using web resources,
provide a criminal example of each one and
discuss the motivations behind the crime(s). Are
the motivations similar or different across the
three? Do you think psychopathy plays a role in
all murders?
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