Infant I.Q. Testing

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Read Chapter 4 (Attached) and view the below video(attached) , NBC Learn: Infant IQ Testing, then answer the following questions:

video :Title: Infant I.Q. Testing  Date: May 4, 1989  Duration: 00:05:12

Chapter 4 Summary :

Do you believe babies/young children’s IQ should be tested before starting kindergarten? Explain.

2.Based on the results of the IQ testing, would it be fair to place some young children in more advanced or remedial classes based on the results? Why or why not?

3.Based on the chapter, do you believe such testing might result in disparate treatment or in identifying children as potential offenders or as being feeble-minded? Explain.

Make sure to:

•Write a short essay or paragraph of at least 300 words.

•Use concrete examples/details and avoid generalities.

•Address all questions. •Use proper grammar and punctuation.

•If you researched your topic and are using information from what you learned, remember to cite your sources.

•Do not plagiarize.

Schram, Introduction to Criminology Instructor Resource

Chapter 4

Early Positivism: Biological Theories of Crime

Summary This chapter discusses the formation of the Positive School of Criminology. The Positive School assumes the opposite of the Classical School. The Classical School assumes that free will/choice determines a person’s actions, whereas the Positive School assumes our behavior is determined by factors such as bad parenting, poverty, low intelligence scores, etc. Early Positive School perspectives include craniometry, phrenology, and physiognomy. These perspectives focused largely on physical abnormalities or abnormalities in the shape and size of the brain. These theoretical frameworks were based on establishing a framework for determining the more superior individuals/groups from the more inferior individuals/groups. However, these disciplines lacked the support that the post-Darwinian explanations garnered largely because the pre-Darwinian society was not ready to accept such theories. The post-Darwinian era lead to the eugenics movement among both scientists and society as a whole. During this time frame, Lombroso (the “Father of Criminology”) proposed his concept of born criminals and Goddard proposed his theory of feeblemindedness and IQ testing. Lombroso proposed that certain stigmata could be used to identify criminals. These stigmata consisted of facial and bodily features that deviated from the norm (e.g., abnormally small or large noses; abnormally small or large ears; abnormally small or large eyes; etc.). Goddard argued an individual’s IQ was static and used IQ test for the purposes of deporting, incapacitating, sterilizing, and otherwise ridding society of low IQ individuals. In addition, he classified feeblemindedness into the categories of morons, imbeciles, and idiots. In his opinion, it was the morons who were the biggest threat to the progress of humanity. These studies ultimately inspired far more attention to the influence of inheritance and genetics in predisposing individuals toward criminal activity. In addition, to Lombroso’s and Goddard’s proposals, the chapter examines Sheldon’s Body Type Theory. Sheldon proposed three body types: endomorphic (obese), mesomorphic (athletic or muscular build), and ectomorphic (thin). To determine an individual’s body type, Sheldon and his team graded each of their subjects on three dimensions. Each body type was measured on a scale of 1-7, with 7 being the highest score. Endomorphs were considered to be more jolly or lazy, mesomorphs were exhibited risk-taking and aggressive behaviors, and ectomorphs tended to be introverted and shy. Of the three body types, mesomorphs had the highest propensity toward criminality due to their disposition toward risk-taking and aggressive personalities. The body type theories advanced the knowledge in the criminological literature by emphasizing more than one dimension. Furthermore, most studies have supported the claim that body type actually does predict criminality, as well as the corresponding temperament or personality that is associated with certain body types that are most likely found among delinquents and criminals.

 

 

Schram, Introduction to Criminology Instructor Resource

! Conclusion

Theory Key Proponents Factors/Concepts Key Propositions Craniometry Phrenology Physiognomy

Brain/Skull Size Bumps on Skull Facial/Body Attributes

Larger skull/brain, more superior. Abnormalities on skull reveal deficiencies. Certain facial or body features reveal inferiority.

Atavism/Born Criminal

Lombroso Variety of Stigmata identify “Born Criminals”

Stigmata reveal individuals likely to be born criminals.

IQ Testing/ Feeblemindedness

Binet (Invented) Goddard (U.S)

IQ identifies who is superior/inferior

Low IQ person’s likely criminals.

Body Type Sheldon Tissue layer growth in embryonic stage leads to body type

Body type determines personality and behavior.

Social And Cultural Norms

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In this assignment, you will argue a pro or con position involving minorities, women, or LGBTQ individuals given an audience with opposing views.

Presenting stereotypes of minorities/women/LGBTQ individuals affects viewers’ conceptions of different groups.

How do such skewed views affect real-life interactions with members of minority groups? Is there a difference among such genres as comedies, dramas, police procedurals, children’s shows, cartoons, and reality shows, in how marginalized people are portrayed? Can you cite any examples from your own experiences?

The media should be trusted to provide the means to change people’s perceptions of minorities. Argue for or against this statement.

Requirements

Your paper must outline specifically the nature of the problem and demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid claims, personal passion, and credible support that is cited correctly.

Write a three-page paper in which you:

  1. In the introduction, include a quote, question or statistic from your text and an overview of the three major points you will cover.
  2. Introduce your position with a thesis statement at the end of the first paragraph.
  3. Provide three major points to support your thesis statement (put each major point in a separate paragraph).
  4. Answer each of the sub-questions in at least one paragraph each.
  5. Wrap up your assignment with a strong conclusion in which you restate the points you made and supported.
  6. Organize arguments and support your claims effectively.
  7. Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.
  8. Provide three credible and reliable sources (in addition to the textbook) about current events, which have been published in the last five years and are cited correctly in the position paper.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title and the date. Include a source page to demonstrate understanding of the Strayer Writing Standards. The cover and source pages are not included in the required assignment page length. An Assignment 1 Sample [PDF] has been provided for your reference.

Law and Government

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SOC205: Society, Law and Government

Discussion Question Week 8

 

Part 1: Week 8 Discussion 

 

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Although in the past Congress was responsible for picking the U.S. Supreme Court docket, the Supreme Court justices have great autonomy to pick the cases they want to hear. Annually, almost 99% of all cases appealed to the Supreme Court are denied. What kinds of factors do you think go into which cases are heard? Cases are denied without an explanation—do you think that it is a good idea for the Supreme Court to set its own docket with no accountability for how or why they hear a case? How would responding to every case change the work of the Supreme Court? Explain.

Build on a classmate’s post by asking questions, offering thoughtful ideas, or sharing personal connections. Be sure to demonstrate respect for classmates’ comments.

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Part 2: Student Response

 

Kenneth Myers 

RE: Week 8 Discussion

 

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hi professor and class

I know I sound like a pessimist right know I swear I am not the way the country is going right now has got me really opinionated  more than normal. I don think it is a good idea for the supreme court to just pick their cases. There is no credibilty, accountability, or criteria in how they pick their cases so how are they picking them cases that sound interesting or cases that fit their agenda. The answer to that question we really don’t know and they usually don’t say why if you ask me that is just a security blanket to protect them. Of course thay can’t accept every case or even monitor every case they wouldn’t hear half the cases they need to. so how to fix that here is one way have a section in the us attorney generals office that does nothing but use a criteria to evaluate cases then make a docket for them to me

Identifying Report Writing Trends

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Scenario

The Chief liked your professional development seminar and job-aid so much that you have now been asked to assist the department on another project. You will be giving a “lunch-and-learn” seminar for your department next week. You have been asked to give a brief presentation on current and projected trends in criminal justice report writing.

Instructions

Submit a written one-page summary of the trends you have researched:

  • Here are some links to current articles on emerging technologies in law enforcement and report writing. Feel free to use any of these or any other articles or sources that you find through your own research.
    • How Safe Is Your City?
    • Report: As Tech Changes Law Enforcement, Its Workforce Must Adapt.
    • What New Technology Has To Do With Criminal Justice.
  • Explain why you feel the technology or trend you have selected is important as it relates to current technology.
  • Describe what impact you think it will have on how criminal justice reports will be handled in the future.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Examine the current state and future projections of technologies used in criminal justice report writing.

link#1: https://www.practicepanther.com/blog/what-new-technologies-has-to-do-with-criminal-justice/

link#2: https://www.govtech.com/public-safety/Report-As-Tech-Changes-Law-Enforcement-Its-Workforce-Must-Adapt.html

Link#3: https://www.ibm.com/blogs/industries/how-safe-is-your-city/