1. CPSS 240 All Assignments
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CPSS 240 Week 1 Opinion Paper
CPSS 240 Week 2 Biological Criminal Behavior
CPSS 240 Week 3 Assignment Examining Social Theory Paper
CPSS 240 Week 3 Chart of Social Theory
CPSS 240 Week 4 Assignment Crime and Violence Presentation
CPSS 240 Week 5 Assignment Alternative Perspectives
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CPSS 240 Week 1 Opinion Paper
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• Define crime, criminality, and criminal justice
• What is the difference between deviance and criminality?
• Define deterrence theory.
• Define the Age of Enlightenment.
• Identify the three characteristics of punishment.
• Briefly describe the Neoclassical School of Criminology.
• List and define four theories of victimization.
• Define the "Stand Your Ground" law.
• Consider what you have learned about the schools of thought and
theories. In your opinion, which is the best way to mitigate crime, using
the justice system or social control?
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CPSS 240 Week 2 Biological Criminal Behavior (1400 words)
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CPSS 240 Week 2 Biological Criminal Behavior
Choose a criminal offender who committed crimes due to a biological,
psychological, or rational choice condition.
Write a 1,250- to 1,400-word paper discussing the genetic or
physiological evidence that supports the notion that biology or traits
played a key role in explaining the offender's criminality.
Research the behaviors that constitute the condition. Discuss in detail the
specific behaviors demonstrated by the offender that align with
behaviors or theories. Case examples include the following:
• Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter, was
reported to suffer from Asperger's Syndrome.
• Charles Whitman, known as the Texas Tower Sniper, was found to
have a tumor (discovered post-mortem), which is alleged to have played
a role in his overt acts of aggression.
• Alex Hribal, arrested for the Franklin Regional High School murders,
may have had a cognitive deficit issue.
Cite at least two academic sources.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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CPSS 240 Week 3 Assignment Examining Social Theory Paper
(1500 words)
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CPSS 240 Week 3 Assignment Examining Social Theory Paper
Write a 900- to 1,050-word paper to include the following:
Review the history of sociological criminology.
Briefly describe the differences between:
1. Sociological social psychology
2. Socialization
3. Social Process
Design a chart, list and describe the theories, concepts, or norms
included in the following:
5. 1. Social structure theories
2. Strain theories
3. Cultural deviance theories
4. Learning theories
Reflect on which theory may have the biggest effect on triggering crime
and include your rationale.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Citations and
References must be added, especially citations throughout the essay in
the paragraphs.
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CPSS 240 Week 4 Assignment Crime and Violence Presentation
( 9 slides)
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6. CPSS 240 Week 4 Assignment Crime and Violence Presentation
Createan 7- to 8-slide (INCLUDING REFERENCE SLIDE) Microsoft®
PowerPoint® presentation on crime and violence. Include the following
in your presentation:
• List major sources of violence.
• Identify and describe types of crimes.
• Describe ethics, law, and morality associated with public order crimes.
• In your opinion, identify the motivational factors of the offender in
personal versus property crimes and what psychological or sociological
perspectives affect the behavior.
Include speaker notes in your presentation.
Format your work consistent with APA guidelines
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CPSS 240 Week 5 Assignment Alternative Perspectives (600
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7. CPSS 240 Week 5 Assignment Alternative Perspectives
Imagine your supervisor has been asked to speak at a national
convention on the future of criminology. Your supervisor has asked you
to help gather information on alternative perspectives in criminology.
You have been asked to research the following:
Critical criminology
Restorative justice
Peacemaking criminology
One additional perspective of your choice.
Write a 550- to 700-word report on each of the four perspectives
including support for or against the perspective from two peer-reviewed
articles from the University Library. If the UNIVERSITY OF
PHOENIX PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES ARENT CITED AND
REFERENCED, ASSIGNMENT IS NOT COMPLETE!
Format the paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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