This Is the Term for When a Governing Body Lessens

question 43

Multiple Choice

This is the term for when a governing body lessens or removes penalties for acts previously subject to criminal prosecution, arrest, and incarceration.

• A) legalization
• B) decriminalization
• C) statutory reduction
• D) uncriminalization

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Definitions:

Industry Versus Inferiority

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where children develop a sense of competency and skills, usually occurring between the ages of 6 and 12.

Erik Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, positing that individuals undergo a series of eight stages over their lifespan.

Late Childhood

A developmental stage covering the period from around age 6 to the onset of puberty, marked by significant cognitive, emotional, and social changes.

School Phobia

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