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The Repetition of Criminal Behavior, Generally Defined as Rearrest, Is

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The repetition of criminal behavior, generally defined as rearrest, is called _____.


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Positivist Perspective

A sociological approach that considers society to be a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, emphasizing empirical, scientific methods to study social phenomena.

Leniency

The act of being more merciful or tolerant than expected, often applied in judicial sentences or disciplinary actions.

Labeling Perspective

A sociological perspective that examines how societal labels, once applied, affect individuals' self-identity and perceptions by others, often leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Lower-Consensus Deviance

Behaviors that are not widely agreed upon as deviant by society, often involving acts that may be frowned upon by some but not considered criminal or immoral by others.

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