Teenagers Who Are Truant in School and Consistently Commit Crime

question 32

Multiple Choice

Teenagers who are truant in school and consistently commit crime and disorder in neighborhoods around school are an example of:

• A)Repeat offenders
• B)Repeat victims
• C)Known offenders
• D)Suspects

Explain the role of shortcuts and assumptions in improving decision-making efficiency while recognizing their potential pitfalls.

Understand the relevance and contributions of Herbert Simon’s work to the field of decision-making.

Understand the basic concepts and functions of the sensory systems, including vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

Identify the role of specialized receptors and neural pathways in sensory processing.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Guilt/Pride Principle

A psychological concept that suggests emotions like guilt and pride are fundamental in guiding moral behaviors and forming a sense of personal responsibility.

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality containing innate biological drives and instincts. It operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification.

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory stating that individuals seek immediate gratification of needs and desires to avoid pain or discomfort.