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:

Agoraphobia

A set of phobias, often set off by a panic attack, involving the basic fear of being away from a safe place or person.

Cognitive-behavior Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Panic Disorder

An anxiety disorder in which a person experiences recurring panic attacks, periods of intense fear, and feelings of impending doom or death, accompanied by physiological symptoms such as rapid heart rate and dizziness.

Cultural Mismatch

A situation where there is a discordance between an individual's cultural background and the culture of the environment they are in, often leading to challenges in adaptation.