In the United States, Probation Began with the Innovative Work

question 30

True/False

In the United States, probation began with the innovative work of Cesare Beccaria, a Boston boot maker who was the first person to post bail for defendants under authority of the Boston Police Court.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response, typically because the reinforcement is withheld.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests individuals learn behaviors, attitudes, and emotions through observing others, rather than through direct experience alone.

Dimension

refers to an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; often used in technical contexts to describe spatial characteristics.

Employee Learning

The process through which employees acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for their job or career advancement.