Those Influences in a Person's Life That Are Believed to Increase

question 15

Multiple Choice

Those influences in a person's life that are believed to increase the probability that an individual will engage in criminal behavior are called:

• A) self-regulatory factors.
• B) criminogenic needs.
• C) criminogenic determinants.
• D) impulsive drives.
• E) risk factors.

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts that provide quick estimates about the likelihood of uncertain events.

Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information, based on their accumulated knowledge and experiences.

Relationship

A connection, association, or involvement between people, whether personal, social, or professional.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, allowing individuals to make sense of the world.