PSYC 363 Chapter 9 -- Homicide and IPV

What constitutes criminal homicide?

Causing the death of another person without legal justification or excuse.

What are the two degrees of murder?

1st degree and 2nd degree, both requiring the presence of bad intentions.

What is non-negligent manslaughter?

Unintentional harm resulting in death.

What is negligent manslaughter?

Also known as involuntary manslaughter, it involves causing death through negligence.

What are the characteristics of general altercations leading to homicide?

Hostile aggression, reactive violence, hostile attribution bias, self-regulation of impulsivity, and emotional arousal.

What is felony commission homicide?

A type of homicide that occurs during the commission of a felony, characterized by instrumental aggression and proactive violence.

What demographic factors are associated with aggravated assault?

Disproportionate representation of people of color, predominantly male offenders, ages 20-29, and socioeconomic status related to poverty.

What circumstances often lead to aggravated assault?

Interpersonal arguments and the commission of other felonies.

What are the psychological characteristics of juvenile homicide offenders?

Majority occur during general altercations or felony commission; no evidence of psychosis; severe educational difficulties; lack of parental monitoring.

What treatment options are available for juveniles who kill?

Placement in juvenile facilities without intensive care; older adolescents may be placed in adult prisons but not mixed with adults.

What is intimate partner violence (IPV)?

Physical, psychological, and sexual violence by individuals in or previously in a relationship.

What factors increase the risk of IPV in military families?

High stress, authoritarian work nature, negative emotions, and PTSD.

What are the psychological characteristics of abusers in IPV cases?

Insecure attachment, antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), and substance abuse.

What is medical child abuse?

A factitious disorder imposed on another, where a parent brings a child for unnecessary medical attention.

What is the cycle of violence in relation to maltreatment?

Victims of maltreatment are at risk of further victimization as adults, often repeating patterns of abuse.

What is the significance of the NISMART in relation to runaway children?

It covers runaway children who try to escape abuse or neglect, but does not account for missing immigrant children.

What types of abductions are common?

Abductions can involve non-strangers, non-family members, typically motivated by sexual reasons, often targeting females.

What are multiassaultive families?

Families where multiple forms of violence occur, including sibling-to-sibling violence and child-to-parent violence.

What is infanticide?

The murder of an infant.

What is abusive head trauma?

Also known as shaken baby syndrome, it involves serious injury to an infant's brain due to violent shaking.