Friday, March 6. 2020

Today's schedule is CDABL

C Block Criminology - Don't forget, I'd like you to:

Explain what serial and mass murder are along with the reasons (P,L,P,L,T) why they commit these crime  

To better understand the people that commit heinous acts of murder, we'll take some more time to understand what a "psychopath" is...specifically a Charismatic Psychopath: charming, attractive liars; gifted at some talent, using it to their advantage in manipulating others; verbally facile fast-talkers who easily persuade others out of everything they own, even their lives.

Leaders of religious sects or cults may be psychopaths (charismatic) if they lead their followers to their deaths. This sub type often comes to believe in the fictions they create (which are often apocalyptic in nature) and are often irresistible (Jim Jones and David Koresh).

Today we'll watch an episode of Criminal Minds from Season 4..."Minimal Loss". In the episode two members of the BAU, Reid and Prentiss, are sent in undercover to investigate an alleged child abuse at an isolated property which is the home of a religious cult led by the charismatic Benjamin Cyrus. The real aim is to not only ascertain whether or not this is true, but also to look into the cult as a whole. The rest of the BAU, along with a plethora of other law enforcement agencies, are planning a raid on the compound, but when Cyrus gets wind of this, he imposes a lock down and unleashes a cache of weapons which make it pretty clear that he has no intention of being taken alive ... and the same goes for his 'loyal' followers as well.

There are echoes to Waco Texas and David Koresh, the leader of the Branch Davidians.

D & A Blocks Legal Studies - Today we will watch a Law & Order episode on Alzheimer's disease and the required Mens Rea for a crime to be committed ("Sundown" episode 9 from Season 10). Is a man with Alzheimer's Disease competent enough to stand trial for murder? And if he is found guilty, should he be subjected to the near-inhumane conditions common for prisoners of his type?

Are Persons With Dementia Responsible for Crimes They Commit?
People with advanced dementia have no place in court
When Frontotemporal Dementia Leads to Crime—Prosecution or Protection?

B Block Human Geography - Today you have your first test in the course and it will be on weeks 1-4 (Geography Fundamentals, Population, and Development). There are 30 Multiple-Selection questions, 15 True/False questions and 1 short answer question (worth 10 marks) for a total of 55 possible marks (with a bonus drawing question). Your first order of business is to relax and read each question carefully. Make sure you understand what is being asked of you and if you don't know ask. Don't leave any question blank...try to answer everything. Don't forget you may use your weeks 1-4 note packages for this test and you have as much time of the block as you need. When you finish you may work on your week 5-6 package.