Identify and discuss the three psychological theories of delinquency
What will be an ideal response?
• According to psychodynamic theory, unconscious motivations developed early in childhood propel some people into destructive or illegal behavior.
• Behaviorists view aggression as a learned behavior.
• Cognitive theory stresses knowing and perception. Some adolescents have a warped view of the world.
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a. administrative segregation b. juvie c. a place of peace d. group homes
One problem with labeling theory is that it tends to ________ the importance of the official labeling process.
A. ignore B. disregard C. counteracts D. overemphasize
Federal grand juries are authorized by statute to grant _______ immunity to witnesses
a. use b. contractual c. transactional d. prosecutorial
Nationwide surveys by the ADL over the years have revealed trends regarding American views of Jews and anti-Semitic attitudes. The October 2016 poll discovered what percentage of the American adult population held anti-semitic attitudes?
A) 5% B) 50% C) 14% D) 25%