​Jerry Was 12 When He First Shoplifted and by the Age

question 67

Multiple Choice

​Jerry was 12 when he first shoplifted and by the age of 14 had a rather lengthy record of delinquency.  The last attempt at shoplifting did not end so well and he was caught.  He is now facing the juvenile justice system, again.

• A) The decision to take Jerry into custody,  detain him following apprehension, or  refer him to court is called:
• B) intake.
• C) diversion.
• D) screening.
• E) pretrial hearing.
• F) police interface.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Processes

Psychological activities and mechanisms underlying human behavior and feelings, often focused on the influence of the unconscious mind.

Theoretical Models

Conceptual frameworks used to understand, explain, and make predictions about a particular domain of interest.

Freud's Theory

A set of psychoanalytic theories developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizing unconscious motivations and conflicts as determinants of human behavior.

Developmental Stages

The stages children go through as the libido moves through the body.