A Focused Deterrence Strategy Evaluated in Los Angeles, Also Patterned

question 28

True/False

A focused deterrence strategy evaluated in Los Angeles, also patterned heavily after the Boston program, did not produce significant results with respect to gang violence.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

In psychodynamic theory, unconscious mental strategies that the mind uses to protect itself from distress.

Id

In psychodynamic theory, the component of personality that is completely submerged in the unconscious and operates according to the pleasure principle.

Ego

In psychodynamic theory, the component of personality that tries to satisfy the wishes of the id while being responsive to the superego.

Superego

In psychodynamic theory, the component of personality that reflects the internalization of societal and parental standards of conduct.