Case By Concept

In this season finale, Tiggy and James discuss the concept of Moral Panic and the main case that Stanley Cohen based his theory on- the Mods and Rockers conflict. James is determined to not have to edit too much of this episode- can you tell? https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327802448_The_concept_of_moral_panic_and_its_use_in_social_psychology https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web...

This week, Tiggy and James will be talking about a case that James has specifically requested, and Tiggy had to find a concept that could be related to it! They discuss sensationalism and the Black Dahlia. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensationalism https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1090513803000126 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382194835_Analysis_of_t...

In today's episode of Case By Concept, join Tiggy and James as they traverse the world of the bystander, and the famous case that sparked the concept of the Bystander Effect. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/bystander-effect https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6099971/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167268120304145 https://scholar.utc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?...

This week, we look at instrumental crime and the case of Stephen Seddon. James was in charge of editing today, so enjoy! https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047235203000291 https://www.crimrxiv.com/pub/ezuqij2u/release/1 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0886260517733280 https://www.sherrytowers.com/crime_and_holidays.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3959...

Happy April Fools Day! Today James and Tiggy gift you fools with a HOT TOPIC episode. Enjoy the musical talents of James whilst Tiggy tries to discuss a couple of cases that are shrouded in mystery. We look at a couple of links today so here they are in order: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjsgJRAxIK0&list=WL&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIK3hdS2jmQ&list=WL&index=1 Bel...

This week, we dive into the concept of social alienation and the case of the Unabomber, also known as Ted Kaczynski. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/social-alienation#:~:text=Social https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5889144/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7229645/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047235223000363 https://en.wikipedia.org/...

This week, we discuss Big Macs, bed wetting and fires. We also look at the case of Richard Chase and this time we go into detail about the horrific crimes he committed, so please do listen at your own discretion. https://www.healthline.com/health/macdonald-triad https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1524838018764164 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Chase https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7749328...

This week, we cover the difference between dissociation and disassociation, look at the diagnostic and statistical manual 5 (DSM V) and the case of Juanita Maxwell and Wanda Weston. https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/dissociation#:~:text=Dissociating is the experience of,are no longer naturally integrated. https://www.onnovdhart.nl/articles/dissociationtheory.pdf https://psycnet.apa.org/ful...

Tiggy and James discuss how crisis negotiation is researched and how it can go badly in the real world. James battles hunger as we await Chinese food as we discuss the surprise appearance of Paul Gascoigne in a tense negotiation. https://mediate.com/a-history-of-hostage-negotiation-presentation-to-the-chartered-institute-of-arbitrators-london-branch/ https://troopers.ny.gov/attica-prison-riots#:~:...

Today Tiggy and James discuss the availability heuristic and a city known to one of their nearest and dearest! Along the way, we mock a listener once again and discover that words sound like sneezes! https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/availability-heuristic https://www.simplypsychology.org/availability-heuristic.html https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9292208/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2...

Welcome to Season 3, episode 3, where Tiggy and James discuss survivor bias, World War Two planes and a series of escalating crimes that result in not one, but two horrific murders. https://www.deanyeong.com/article/survivorship-bias https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8207539/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10227322 https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/rachel-nickell-case/investig...

This week, Tiggy and James look into the concept of social learning theory in its very simplest terms. They next look into the background of Fred and Rose West. Note: whilst their victims are mentioned, we discuss more about their background rather than going into detail about their horrific crimes. https://www.simplypsychology.org/bandura.html https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii...

Welcome back to Case by Concept! We kick off season three by discussing the important concept of rapport, and how it can help bring closure to many families of those with missing or deceased loved ones. Tiggy and James are up to their usual bullsh*t and gallows humour, and we look at serial killer Richard Cottingham.

Tiggy and James discover that a serious violent offence case can start within the prison walls itself. We explore the consequences for both the victim and the perpetrator of the crime and James goes on a rant in this seasons final episode. Definition: https://eige.europa.eu/publications-resources/thesaurus/terms/1248?language_content_entity=en In academia: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/...

Today we cover the very recent case regarding Matthew Coleman and his family. As always, listeners may find the details graphic. How can a conspiracy theory go too far? And at what point could this have been stopped, if at all? Definition: https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en/ In academia: https://philarchive.org/archive/PIGPRO#:~:text=According to Popper, the 'conspiracy,the conspiracie...

This week we cover a famous case in which those involved in the story themselves travel together to discuss the implications of their case. What is the weapons focus effect, and how can it change an innocent man's life forever? Definition: https://www.college.police.uk/research/projects/effect-visual-distractors-weapon-focus-effect-eyewitness-memory#:~:text=One phenomenon that has been,the individ...

This week we cover negligence and a horrific case regarding a teenagers needs not being met. Even with a phone available to the victim, she was still unable to call for help. We explore this and more in today's episode. Definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/negligence https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/criminal negligence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criminal_negligen...

This week's episode covers the shortcuts in our brains and what happens when we don't use them! It underpins all our daily interactions, and James and Tiggy find out that they could never become council house cleaners! Definition: https://www.simplypsychology.org/what-is-a-schema.html https://www.medicinenet.com/what_are_the_four_types_of_schema_in_psychology/article.htm https://www.verywellmind.c...

Join Tiggy and James as they discover the concept of psychological autopsy and the case of Kristen Trickle. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_autopsy In academia: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10483187/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09540261.2024.2378075#d1e164 Psychological autopsy in a criminal case: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kristen-trickle-colby-trickle...

FLASH- now you remember everything. How does that work? What's the research about? What's your personal flashbulb memory? Join us as we discuss one of the most intriguing and widespread flashbulb memory of all. https://www.simplypsychology.org/flashbulb-memory.html https://www.simplypsychology.org/flashbulb-memory.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8007835 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi...

Today we talk about how too much confidence is a bad thing. Tiggy tells James about how a flight ended in death and destruction when two pilots make a BET on how to land the plane. That bet costed lives, and what happened to the pilots? https://www.scribbr.co.uk/bias-in-research/the-overconfidence-bias/ https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/career-map/sell-side/capital-markets/overconfid...

This case covers a domestic violence case and how a whole family can blow up at the hands of one person. Tiggy also educates James on the law of diminished responsibility. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M'Naghten_rules https://askewslegal.co/insights/criminal-law/the-defence-of-diminished-responsibility/#:~:text=The legal defence of diminished,consideration of mental health factors. https://www.bri...

This week we talk about how learned helplessness can cause inactivity. And what happens when that finally breaks. Featuring Eastenders, multiple body parts and a suspicious family member, this episode dives right in. Definition: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325355#:~:text=In%20psychology%2C%20learned%20helplessness%20is,opportunities%20for%20change%20are%20available . In academia: htt...

Episode two talks about racism, but in a slightly different way than you think! Can the FBI help solve this one, or is it the 'lowly' local police officer who knows better about this town? Definition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15582860/#:~:text=This article reviews research examining,phenotypic characteristics of the face. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsy...

Welcome back to another season of Case By Concept! Tiggy and James are back with their usual commentary. To kick things off this week we are looking at Victimology, and the case of Levi Bellfield. https://www.alliant.edu/blog/what-is-victimology#:~:text=Characterized as the scientific study,restorative justice as a whole. https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/397186 https://www.unafei.or.j...