Course Code: CRI 170

Course Title: Theories of Crime Causation

Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #1

Name:_________________________________________________________ Class number: ______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________ Date:______________

Lesson Title: Philosophy of Social Norms and Materials: Ballpen, Paper & Notebook
Ethics: Human Mind and Behavior
References:
Lesson Objectives:
At the end of this module, you should be able to: Textbook:
1. examine the concept of human mind and how it Panugaling, G.C. and Caño, G. J.
affects the behavior; and (2019). Theories of Crime Causation.
2. apply the different types of norms in the different Rex Book Store Inc.
scenarios. https://www.simplypsychology.org/psyc
he.html

Productivity Tip: Score: /30

“Start strong! Train your brain to shift to work mode by setting a
regular time during the day for your lessons. Set an alarm and
stick to your working hours.”

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction (2 mins)
Good day, everyone! Welcome to our topic this morning entitled “Philosophy of Social Norms
and Ethics: Human Mind and Behavior”. The learning objectives of this lesson are: first you are
going to examine the concept of human mind and how it affects the behavior of a person and you have
to apply the different types of norms in the different scenarios. As a student taking this subject, you
need to know first what is human mind and how does it affect our behavior since you will be dealing
about the theories or the causes why a person will commit a crime.

B. MAIN LESSON

Activity 1: Content Notes (20 mins)

Instructions: Read and understand the concepts below and after that
you have to answer the questions that follow. Write it on the space
provided.

CONCEPTS ABOUT HUMAN MIND

Understanding the human mind is the main concept of psychoanalytic theory by Sigmund
Freud. Freud's personality theory (1923) saw the psyche structured into three parts (i.e., tripartite), the
id, ego and superego, all developing at different stages in our lives.

The id (pleasure principle) is the impulsive and unconscious part of our psyche which responds directly
and immediately to basic urges, needs, and desires.

The ego operates according to the reality principle, working out realistic ways of satisfying the id’s
demands, often compromising or postponing satisfaction to avoid negative consequences of society.
The ego considers social realities and norms, etiquette and rules in deciding how to behave.

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Course Code: CRI 170
Course Title: Theories of Crime Causation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #1

Name:_________________________________________________________ Class number: ______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________ Date:______________

The superego incorporates the values and morals of society which are learned from one's parents and
others.

Human mind has three (3) levels of awareness. These are the conscious (10%), subconscious (50-
60%), and unconscious (30-40%).

Serves as the scanner for us causing to perceive an event,

I. CONSCIOUS LEVEL trigger a need to react, and then depending on the
importance of the event, store it either in the unconscious or
the subconscious area of the human mind.
II. SUBCONSCIOUS It is the storage point for any recent memories needed for
LEVEL quick recall, such as what your telephone number is or the
name of a person you just met.

III. UNCONSCIOUS MIND It is where all of our memories and past experiences reside. It
is from these memories and experiences that our beliefs,
LEVEL
habits, and behaviors are formed.

WHAT IS SOCIAL NORM?

Lisa Roundy in her study stated that social norm is the accepted behavior that an individual is
expected to conform to in a particular group, community, or culture. When you do not conform to the
social norms that are accepted by your culture or group, it is considered an abnormal behavior. These
are the types of social norms? The terms Folkways and mores are both coined by American
Sociologist William Graham Sumner.

Folkways, sometimes known as “conventions” or “customs,” are standards of

behavior that are socially approved but not morally significant.

Mores are norms of morality.

TYPES
OF
SOCIAL Taboo an act that is prohibited or restricted by social custom, like abortion in
Philippine culture.
NORMS
Laws are a formal body of rules enacted by the state and backed by the
power of the state.

Each man is responsible for his own character. According to Aristotle, each
person has a natural obligation to achieve, become, and make something of
himself by pursuing his true ends and goals in life (http://www.quebecoislibre.org).
Peter Singer in his article Ethics Philosophy, defined ethics also called moral
philosophy, the discipline concerned with what is morally good and bad, right and
wrong. It derived from the old French term éthique, from Latin ethice, from Greek
ēthikē which mean the science of morals.

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Course Code: CRI 170
Course Title: Theories of Crime Causation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #1

Name:_________________________________________________________
GALANG, JOHN REDNAZ C. Class number: ______
Section: AU-2BSCRIM-C
____________ Schedule: ____________ Date:______________

Let us answer the questions below based on your readings. Write it on the space provided:

1. What are the types of norms?

Folkways, mores, taboos, and laws.
Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Who coined the terms folkways and mores?

American Sociologist William Graham Sumner
Answer: : ______________________________________________________________

Activity 2: Skill-building Activities (25 mins + 2 mins checking)

This is a self-assessment; you have to answer the question honestly.
After that check your answers against the Key to Corrections found
at the end of this SAS. Write your score on the space provided.

3.1 Do you believe that your responses or actions are influenced the way your brain processed the
perceived stimulus? Yes or No. Why? Limit your answer up to three (3) sentences only. Write it on the
space provided. (5 points) Score: over 5

Yes, I believe that my responses or actions are influenced the way my brain processed the perceived stimulus
because of sensory. Sensory stimulus directly triggers an immediate motor response. Complex responses occur when
the brain integrates information from many brain circuits to generate a response.

3.2 What will you do if while walking along a narrow road you saw a suspicious man rushing at you?
Would you fight or flee? Why? Limit your answer up to three (3) sentences only. Write it on the space
provided. (5 points)
Score: over 5
If I saw a suspicious man rushing at me, I would flee because my brain said so. I would run away as fast as I can,
my brain doesn't have a time to think if I would fight because my brain sense that a man is very suspicious and told
feet to run. A basic body response if the person is in danger is to run.

Activity 3: Check for Understanding (5 mins)

This is a self-assessment; you have to answer these questions honestly.
After that check your answers against the Key to Corrections found at the
end of this SAS. Write your score on your paper.

Below are the different types of norms. Write letter F on the space provided if it is under
folkways, M for mores, T for taboo and L for laws.
Score: over 10

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Course Code: CRI 170
Course Title: Theories of Crime Causation
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GALANG, JOHN REDNAZ C.

Name:_________________________________________________________ Class number: ______
Section: AU-2BSCRIM-C
____________ Schedule: ____________ Date:______________

F
______1. Celebrating fiesta
F
______2. Greeting and saying goodbye to the elders
F
______3. Having sacred marriage ceremony
M
______4. Entering others house without permission
M
______5. Two people intimately kissing inside a church
M
______6. Wearing see-through clothes and above-the-knee skirt when going to church
T
______7. Resorting to abortion
T
______8. Having an incestuous relationship
T
______9. Killing a person
L
______10. The Comprehensive Dangerous Act of 2002

C. LESSON WRAP-UP

Q1. What happens to the people who violate the social norms? Will they be punishable?
Answer: It depends. You try to examine what type of conduct that has been made by the person. If he
violated the established law which is one type of social norms, then he is punishable. Celebrating fiesta
for example, is under folkways, but if the person chose not to celebrate it, he has no liability at all.

Q2. Is it possible that a person attains the state of reality without passing the three levels of
awareness?
Answer: No. It is because the combination of those three (3) levels makes up the reality.

Q3. Are all illegal behaviors also unethical behaviors?

Answer: Yes. All illegal behaviors are also unethical behaviors but not all unethical behaviors are
considered illegal behaviors. Example: Stepping unto the foot of a co-passenger without asking sorry is
unethical; it is not illegal unless there is a law that prohibits the same.

Activity 4: Thinking About Learning (5 mins)

A. Work Tracker
You are done with this session! Let’s track your progress. Shade the session
number you just completed. You mark the place in the work tracker which is
simply a visual to help you to track how much work you have accomplished and
how much work there is left to do.

KEY TO CORRECTIONS:
Rubrics on Activity 2.1 Rate
Yes answer with explanation 5 (Perfect Score)
Yes answer without explanation 2
No answer with explanation 1

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Course Code: CRI 170
Course Title: Theories of Crime Causation
Student’s Activity Sheet: Module #1

Name:_________________________________________________________ Class number: ______

Section: ____________ Schedule: ____________ Date:______________

No answer without explanation 0

Suggested Answer Activity 2.1: Yes, our responses and actions are influenced by the way our brain
processed the perceived stimulus. For example: While walking at a grassy area, you saw a cobra,
automatically; it is your immediate response to run for your life in order to escape from that danger.

Rubrics on Activity 2.2 Rate

Flee, save your life (with explanation) 5 (Perfect Score)
Run or flee (without mentioning the saving of life) 3
Fight (with explanation) 1
Other answer 0
Suggested Answer Activity 2.2: Of course as a normal individual it’s your instinct to run or flee and
save your life since the man who rushes at you is suspicious.
Answer on Activity 3
_F__ 1. Celebrating fiesta
_F__ 2. Greeting and saying goodbye to the elders
_F___ 3. Having sacred marriage ceremony
M__ 4. Entering others house without permission
_M__ 5. Two people intimately kissing inside a church
_M__ 6. Wearing see-through clothes and above-the-knee skirt when going to church
_T___ 7. Resorting to abortion
T___ 8. Having an incestuous relationship
T___ 9. Killing a person
L___ 10. The Comprehensive Dangerous Act of 2002

TEACHER-LED ACTIVITIES:

In-classroom learning session:

1. Collect completed work in the SAS;

2. Allocate your contact time with students to individual or small group mentoring, monitoring, and
student consultations;
3. You may administer summative assessments (quizzes, demonstrations, graded recitation,
presentations, performance tasks) during face-to-face sessions;
4. You may also explore supplementary activities that foster collaboration, provided that social
distancing is observed; and
5. You may provide supplementary content via videos, etc.

Congratulations! That’s enough for today, study in advance topics regarding Concept of Human
Behavior! Thank you!