Police Stressors and Criminal Behavior

These flashcards cover key concepts related to police stressors and criminal behavior as discussed in the lecture notes.

Organizational Stressors

Factors such as poor pay and excessive shift work that create stress within police organizations.

Emotional Dissonance

The difference between authentic emotions and the emotions that are displayed or required in a situation.

Modus Operandi

The method or pattern of behavior a criminal uses to carry out their crime.

Cognitive Overload

A tactic used to determine if someone is lying by overwhelming them with information.

False Confession

A confession that is made by an individual that can occur without pressure (voluntary) or under various types of coercion.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as being motivated by hostile intent.

Life Course Persistent (LCP)

Antisocial behavior that persists throughout an individual's life.

Instrumental Violence

Violence that is goal-oriented, often planned and calculated.

Rape Shield Laws

Laws that protect victims of sexual assault from being questioned about their previous sexual behavior in court.

Average Murderer Profile

Typically male, aged 18-26, with a low recidivism rate.

Commitment Bias

When a witness mistakenly identifies a face and is more likely to choose that face again in subsequent lineups.

Unconscious Transference

Confusing a person seen in one context with someone seen in another context.