Criminal behavior

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Criminal Behavior

Criminal behavior (pronunciation: /ˈkrɪmɪnəl bɪˈheɪvjər/) refers to conduct of an individual or group that violates the Social norms and rules established by a society, and in particular, behavior that is considered harmful to society or its members and is legally prohibited.

Etymology

The term 'criminal behavior' is derived from the Latin word 'crimen', which means 'charge', 'indictment' or 'offense', and the Old English word 'behav(i)our', which means 'conduct' or 'demeanor'.

Related Terms

  • Criminology: The scientific study of crime, including its causes, responses by law enforcement, and methods of prevention.
  • Deviant behavior: Behavior that violates the accepted standards of society.
  • Sociopathy: A personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.
  • Psychopathy: A personality disorder characterized by enduring antisocial behavior, diminished empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.
  • Recidivism: The act of a person repeating an undesirable behavior after they have either experienced negative consequences of that behavior, or have been treated or trained to extinguish that behavior.

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