Discuss the Nature and Extent of Hate Crimes

question 108

Essay

Discuss the nature and extent of hate crimes. Include in your discussion McDevitt and Levin's three motivations for hate crimes and the factors known to produce hate crimes.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning through observing the consequences of another person's behavior being rewarded or punished.

Observational Learning

The process of learning behaviors and norms by watching and imitating others.

Imitate

The action of copying or mimicking the behaviors, actions, or appearances of someone else.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using information, including perception, memory, language, and problem-solving.