Psychology Discussion/ Assignment

WEEK 5: AT A GLANCE PUTTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE—RISK ASSESSMENT,

PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTION

INTRODUCTION During the past 4 weeks, you have applied various concepts and theories to explain the criminal behavior of different Keen family members. This week, you revisit these concepts and theories—but this time in relation to predicting and preventing future criminal behavior.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Students will:

Evaluate the sufficiency and constitutionality of red flag laws to prevent violent criminal behavior Assess the risk of criminal offenders to re-offend Justify interventions based on risk assessment results and theories of criminal behavior Explain how criminal behavior can be prevented Apply social, behavioral, cognitive, psychological, genetic, and biological theories of criminal behavior

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT RESOURCES WEEK IN REVIEW

10/25/26, 11:43 PM Week 5: At a Glance: The Criminal Mind-Fall 2026

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