BPS Core Textbooks Series

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Chapter 11 – Essay questions

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  1. Examine the applicability of theories of crime to cybercriminal cases.
  2. Is offender profiling useful in finding the perpetrators of cybercrimes? Why or why not?
  3. While cybercrime is very dynamic, many aspects of it can be understood and predicted by a thorough understanding of criminology and broader psychological principles. Describe why these are important, with reference to at least one type of cybercrime.
  4. Compare and contrast two typologies of cybercrime in terms of enhancing understanding of online criminal behaviour. Which is most relevant to crime online?