Criminology: Violent Crime

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and definitions relevant to violent crime in criminology, as discussed in the lecture notes.

Expressive violence

Violence driven by emotions such as anger, hate, or rage.

Instrumental violence

Violence that is motivated by a goal, often related to financial gain.

Cycle of violence

The phenomenon where abuse leads to aggressive behavior in victims.

Eros and Thanatos

Eros represents the life drive; Thanatos represents the death drive.

Substance abuse

The harmful consumption of drugs or alcohol often linked to violent behavior.

Cultural values

Shared beliefs in a society that can normalize violence.

Rape

The carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will.

Date/acquaintance rape

Rape committed by someone the victim knows.

Degrees of murder

Categories including first-degree, second-degree, and manslaughter based on intent and planning.

Serial killers

Individuals who kill three or more persons in separate events.

Spree killers

Killers of multiple victims over a short period without a clear pattern.

Assault

An attempt to commit battery or intentionally frightening a victim.

Robbery

The act of taking property from a person through force or intimidation.

Hate crimes

Crimes motivated by bias against a person's race, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or disability.

Workplace violence

Violence that occurs in a work setting, leading to injury or death.

Stalking

A pattern of repeated and unwanted attention, harassment, or contact.