Entries by Daniel

4-1 Discussion: Primary, Peripheral, and Contributing Factors: what role does the environment play in behavior

Question After reading the following case study, what role does the environment (e.g., friends, family, careers, education, socioeconomic status, etc.) play in behavior? In your opinion, is criminal behavior justified if the environment promotes, or supports, the behavior? When responding to your peers, share your opinions and discuss other situations where the environment has impacted an […]

3-2 Final Project Milestone One

Question For this assignment, you will complete a draft of your summary and the crime assessment portion of the final project assignment. To complete this assignment, review the following documents: Final Project Guidelines and Rubric Milestone One Guidelines and Rubric Answer Summary of the case Aileen Wuornos is the subject of the case; she is […]

3-1 Worksheet: Cumulative Risk Model

Question For this assignment, you will read a scenario and apply the cumulative risk model to determine the potential cause of criminal behavior. Please note: You will need to download the Cumulative Risk Model Worksheet Word Document and submit the document upon completion. Submit your assignment here. Make sure you’ve included all the required elements by reviewing […]

2-2 Worksheet: Gathering Criminal Data

Question In this assignment, you will review the types of evidence and criminal data that are important to gather for a case. Please note: You will need to download the Criminal Data Worksheet Word Document and submit the document upon completion. To complete this assignment, review the following documents: Criminal Data Guide PDF Criminal Data Worksheet Word […]

2-1 Discussion: Theory and Criminal Assessment

Question Think about the scenario you selected for your final project assignment. Select one of the cases from the FBI Most Wanted list. The case you select should be a crime similar to the scenario that you selected for your final project assignment. Compare the two cases. What are the similarities and differences? Looking through the […]

1-2 Journal: Topic Selection

Question In this assignment, you will review the final project, select a scenario, and categorize the type of crime in the scenario. Begin this assignment by reviewing the Final Project Guidelines and Rubric. Next, select a case from the three scenarios provided: White Collar Crime Serial Murderer Domestic Terror In addition to the information provided in […]

1-1 Discussion: What influences a person’s motivation to commit a crime? Think about developmental, biological, and situational factors that contribute to the person’s behavior.

Question Begin by introducing yourself to your classmates and briefly explain what you may already know about criminal psychology and what you hope to learn from this course. After reading the Module One Discussion Scenario PDF, address the following: What influences a person’s motivation to commit a crime? Think about developmental, biological, and situational factors that […]

8-2 Short Paper: evaluate the effectiveness of leadership’s decision making

Question In this assignment, you will evaluate the effectiveness of leadership’s decision making in a provided scenario and explain both the positives and negatives. You will then develop recommendations for where leadership can improve. Submit your assignment here. Make sure you’ve included all the required elements by reviewing the guidelines and rubric. Answer 8-2 Short Paper: […]

8-1 Discussion: Contract negotiation with external resources in crisis situations

Question In this assignment, you will discuss contract negotiation with external resources in crisis situations. You will determine which items are negotiable and nonnegotiable, as well as how to effectively negotiate. In your initial post, address the following: Select one of the external resources you determined necessary to your final project in Milestone Two. Determine […]

7-2 Milestone Four: Evaluating Success: Develop a plan to continuously evaluate the success of the contingency plan

Question In this milestone, you will develop a plan to continuously evaluate the success of the contingency plan. You will create measurable outcomes and criteria by which to measure these outcomes and develop a procedure to continuously evaluate and improve the contingency plan. To complete this assignment, review the following documents: Milestone Four Guidelines and […]