The Study of Agencies of Social Control Such as the Police

question 20

Multiple Choice

The study of agencies of social control such as the police, courts, and corrections is:

• A) criminal justice.
• B) criminology.
• C) sociology.
• D) law inquiry.

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Definitions:

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A view of behavior as influenced by the interaction between people’s traits (including their thinking) and their social context.

Assumptions And Expectations

Refer to the beliefs and forecasts individuals hold about future events or behaviors, often influencing their reactions and decisions.

Biological Perspective

An approach to psychology focusing on understanding human and animal behavior through biological processes, including genetic, neurochemical, and physiological mechanisms.

Negative Explanatory Style

A cognitive approach where individuals habitually attribute negative events to internal, stable, and global factors.