Key Terms Instructions: Please Define the Following Key Terms

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Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
Principle of Uncertainty

Identify the influence of media accounts on public perception and policy regarding crime.

Recognize the stereotypes and biases in media representation of crime, criminals, and victims.

Grasp the concepts of moral panic and its impacts on societal perceptions and actions.

Comprehend the role of media in constructing social and moral orders through crime narratives.

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Definitions:

Developmentally Disabled

Refers to individuals who experience significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which manifest before the age of 18.

Diagnosable Mental Disorder

A condition with psychological or behavioral patterns that impact multiple areas of life and meet specific criteria defined by the DSM-5.

Chemical

A substance with a distinct molecular composition that is produced by or used in a chemical process.

Inhibitions

Psychological or emotional barriers that restrain or prevent certain actions, thoughts, or feelings, often based on social norms or personal fears.