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WorksheetsWJEC Criminology Unit 1 - AC1.5
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 15mins
Are reports on crime in newspapers factual? Why?
Yes, they are always factual.
No, they are never factual.
They are often dramatised for impact.
Are crimes in movies/televisions represented on a factual basis?
Always
Never
Rarely
What rewards can people gain from committing crime in electronic games?
Real-life money
In-game points or achievements
Legal immunity
Social status in real life
According to deviancy amplification theory, which agencies are able to generate an increase in deviance?
Police and media
Schools and hospitals
Government and NGOs
Churches and charities
What happens once deviant or criminal behavior becomes big news?
It becomes more exciting and glamorous
It becomes less interesting
It is ignored by the public
It is immediately stopped
What can lead to a moral panic according to the document?
Media reporting of crime
Scientific research
Political debates
Environmental changes
How many actual arrests were there during the Mods and Rockers incident?
97
50
24
10
What is deviancy amplification theory?
Deviancy amplification theory is the idea that societal and media reactions to deviance can increase the level of deviant behavior.
(a) : used to describe the consequence of (b) presentation of something that has happened where the general public react in a (c) manner. The reporting is (d) and consequently the public reaction is (e)
Who came up with the theory of Moral Panics?
Reorder the following stages of a moral panic
Something or someone is defined as a threat to values or interests
The threat is depicted in an easily recognisable form by the media
There is a rapid build-up of public concern
There is a response from authorities or opinion makers
The panic recedes or results in social changes
What did the UK government do in response to the media reporting of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017?
The UK government raised the terrorism threat level from 'severe' to 'critical'
Analysis of (a) words of British newspaper articles by (b) et al showed an overwhelmingly negative portrayal of (c) and Islam. They found the following: Islam and Muslims were often reported using words such as (d) , fundamentalism, terrorist, extremist and sexist. The words ‘Muslim’ and ‘Islamic’ were often linked with words denoting (e) .
Often, when the (a) report (b) levels of crime, in reality, the level of crime is (c) .
According to The Good Childhood Report 2017, what percentage of young people worry about being the victim of crime?
40%
30%
In response to the 2011 London Riots, what percentage increase was seen in prison sentences?
25%
7.5%
4.5%
A man was sentenced to (a) in prison for stealing (b) from Aldi Two men were sentenced to (c) in prison for using (d) to incite a riot that never took place
Match the media impact with it's definition
The media and how they report on crime creates a fixed belief/image of who is most likely to commit crime.
Stereotyping Criminals
When reporting leads to an increase in crime due to it appearing acceptable, glamorous, exciting or that there are no punishments for committing it.
Deviancy Amplification
An over-inflated reaction to specific crimes and events that have been reported - causing fear and concern.
Moral Panic
Reporting of crime can influences changing in policies and priorities in regards to procedures to reduce certain crimes.
Changes in Policies
How the media report on crime and the frequency they report on certain crimes can influence changes in what people think and feel about crime.
Changing Attitudes/Concerns
