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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.34379 cm} x{3.63321 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Overview}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Definition:}} & Criminal psychology is the study of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals who engage in criminal activities. It aims to understand the psychological factors that contribute to criminal behavior and to assist in the development of effective interventions and legal strategies. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 10) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Scope:}} & Includes the study of criminal behavior, offender profiling, psychological assessments, risk assessment, rehabilitation, and the relationship between mental illness and crime. \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.9908 cm} x{2.9862 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Psychology}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Biological Theories:}} & {\bf{Genetic Influences:}} Investigates the role of genetic predispositions in criminal behavior, such as the impact of heredity on aggression and antisocial traits. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{ Neurobiological Factors:}} Examines how brain abnormalities, neurotransmitter imbalances, and neurological damage can influence criminal behavior. \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 7) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Psychodynamic Theories:}} & {\bf{ Freudian Theory:}} Suggests that unresolved unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences contribute to criminal behavior. \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 6) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{ Object Relations Theory:}} Focuses on how early relationships and attachments influence later behavior and potential criminal tendencies. \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Behavioral Theories:}} & {\bf{ Learning Theory:}} Proposes that criminal behavior is learned through interactions with others and the environment, including reinforcement and modeling. \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 7) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.9908 cm} x{2.9862 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Theoretical Foundations of Criminal Psychology (cont)}} \tn % Row 5 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{ Social Learning Theory:}} Emphasizes the role of imitation and observation in learning criminal behavior, particularly from role models or peers. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Cognitive Theories:}} & {\bf{ Cognitive Distortions:}} Examines how distorted thinking patterns and cognitive biases contribute to criminal behavior, such as justifying or rationalizing illegal actions. \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 8) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{ Moral Development:}} Investigates how deficiencies in moral reasoning and empathy may lead to criminal behavior. \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 5) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{white} {\bf{Sociological Theories:}} & {\bf{ Strain Theory:}} Suggests that societal pressures and the inability to achieve culturally valued goals lead individuals to engage in criminal activities. \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 7) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{Social Control Theory:}} Focuses on the role of social bonds and institutions in preventing criminal behavior, and how weakened bonds may increase criminality. \tn % Row Count 34 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.89126 cm} x{3.08574 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Types of Criminal Behavior}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Violent Crimes:}} & {\bf{Definition:}} Crimes that involve force or threat of force against individuals, such as murder, assault, and rape. \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Psychological Factors:}} Includes aggression, anger management issues, and psychological disorders. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Property Crimes:}} & {\bf{Definition:}} Crimes involving theft or damage to property, such as burglary, larceny, and vandalism. \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 5) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Psychological Factors:}} Includes motivations such as economic need, thrill-seeking, and opportunity. \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 5) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{White-Collar Crimes:}} & {\bf{Definition:}} Non-violent crimes committed by individuals in positions of trust or authority, such as fraud, embezzlement, and insider trading. \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 7) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Psychological Factors:}} Includes rationalization of behavior, moral disengagement, and pressure to succeed. \tn % Row Count 32 (+ 5) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.89126 cm} x{3.08574 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Types of Criminal Behavior (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Cybercrimes:}} & {\bf{Definition:}} Crimes involving computer technology, such as hacking, online fraud, and identity theft. \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Psychological Factors:}} Includes anonymity, detachment from consequences, and technological proficiency. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.94103 cm} x{3.03597 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Psychological Assessment and Profiling}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Criminal Profiling:}} & {\bf{Definition:}} The process of analyzing criminal behavior and crime scenes to develop profiles of potential offenders. \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Techniques:}} Includes behavioral analysis, geographic profiling, and analysis of modus operandi and signature behaviors. \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 6) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Risk Assessment:}} & {\bf{Definition:}} Evaluating the likelihood of an individual committing future crimes or posing a danger to others. \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 5) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Tools:}} Includes structured risk assessment tools such as the Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) and the Historical, Clinical, Risk Management-20 (HCR-20). \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 7) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Psychological Testing:}} & {\bf{Types:}} Includes personality assessments (e.g., MMPI), intelligence tests, and specialized tests for psychopathy and antisocial behavior. \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 6) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Purpose:}} To understand individual differences, diagnose mental disorders, and inform legal decisions. \tn % Row Count 34 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.94103 cm} x{3.03597 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Mental Illness and Crime}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Psychotic Disorders:}} & {\bf{Schizophrenia:}} May involve symptoms like delusions and hallucinations that can impact behavior and lead to criminal activities. \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Bipolar Disorder:}} Extreme mood swings can influence impulsivity and decision-making. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Personality Disorders:}} & {\bf{Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD):}} Characterized by a persistent pattern of disregard for the rights of others, often associated with criminal behavior. \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 7) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Borderline Personality Disorder:}} Can involve emotional instability and impulsive behavior, which may contribute to criminal acts. \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Substance Abuse:}} & {\bf{Impact:}} Drug and alcohol abuse can impair judgment, increase aggression, and contribute to criminal behavior. \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.28942 cm} x{2.68758 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Interventions and Rehabilitation}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Treatment Approaches:}} & {\bf{Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):}} Focuses on changing maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors, and is effective for treating criminal behavior and substance abuse. \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 9) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT):}} Used for individuals with borderline personality disorder to address emotional regulation and impulsivity. \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 7) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Rehabilitation Programs:}} & {\bf{Vocational Training:}} Programs aimed at providing skills and employment opportunities to reduce recidivism. \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 6) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Educational Programs:}} Providing education and life skills training to facilitate reintegration into society. \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Community-Based Interventions:}} & {\bf{Restorative Justice:}} Emphasizes repairing harm caused by crime through dialogue between victims and offenders, and community involvement. \tn % Row Count 35 (+ 7) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.28942 cm} x{2.68758 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Interventions and Rehabilitation (cont)}} \tn % Row 5 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{Diversion Programs:}} Alternative approaches to traditional criminal justice processes, such as mental health courts or drug courts. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.14011 cm} x{2.83689 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Legal and Ethical Issues}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Insanity Defense:}} & {\bf{Definition:}} A legal defense arguing that a defendant was unable to understand the nature of their actions due to a severe mental illness. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Challenges:}} Issues include determining competency, understanding the criteria for insanity, and the implications for sentencing. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 6) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Confidentiality:}} & {\bf{Definition:}} The ethical obligation to protect the privacy of individuals being assessed or treated. \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 5) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Exceptions:}} Includes situations where there is a risk of harm to oneself or others, or legal requirements to disclose information. \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 7) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Competency to Stand Trial:}} & {\bf{Definition:}} Assessing whether an individual is mentally fit to participate in legal proceedings and understand the charges against them. \tn % Row Count 32 (+ 7) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.14011 cm} x{2.83689 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Legal and Ethical Issues (cont)}} \tn % Row 5 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{Evaluation:}} Involves psychological assessments to determine the individual's ability to assist in their defense and comprehend court proceedings. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.18988 cm} x{2.78712 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Research and Emerging Trends}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Advances in Neuropsychology:}} & {\bf{Brain Imaging:}} Techniques such as fMRI and PET scans are used to study brain activity and identify abnormalities associated with criminal behavior. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Genetic Research:}} Exploring the role of genetic factors in predispositions to criminal behavior and aggression. \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 6) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Behavioral Genetics:}} & {\bf{Research:}} Examines the influence of genetic and environmental factors on criminal behavior and antisocial traits. \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 6) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} & {\bf{Ethical Considerations:}} Issues related to genetic predispositions and the potential for genetic discrimination. \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{Technological Innovations:}} & {\bf{Artificial Intelligence:}} AI and machine learning are being used to analyze patterns in criminal behavior and predict recidivism. \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 6) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.18988 cm} x{2.78712 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Research and Emerging Trends (cont)}} \tn % Row 5 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & {\bf{Cyberpsychology:}} Studying the psychological effects of online behavior and its relationship to cybercrime. \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Conclusion}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Criminal psychology is a complex and multifaceted field that explores the psychological underpinnings of criminal behavior} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{By integrating theoretical knowledge, empirical research, and practical applications, criminal psychology contributes to our understanding of why individuals engage in criminal activities and how best to address and prevent such behaviors} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Through the study of psychological theories, criminal behavior types, assessments, and interventions, professionals in the field work towards improving justice, rehabilitation, and public safety} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}