Program Goals

question 36

Multiple Choice

Program goals

• A)are more encompassing than objectives
• B)are easier to complete than objectives
• C)have specific deadlines
• D)are measured in exact terms

Know the current trends and public opinions concerning the U.S. correctional system, including incarceration rates and support for rehabilitative versus punitive policies.

Understand the concept of racial and ethnic wealth disparities.

Recognize the impact of institutional racism and historical policies on current socio-economic conditions.

Analyze the stigmatization and misconceptions associated with poverty and racial groups.

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Definitions:

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development, suggesting that children move through a series of stages as they grow and learn.

Succeed

To achieve a desired goal or endeavor, often through effort or skill.

Equilibration

The creation of an equilibrium, or balance, between assimilation and accommodation as a way of incorporating new events or knowledge.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, beliefs, or values simultaneously.