Peacemaking Techniques in Which Offenders, Victims, and Other Community Members

question 8

Multiple Choice

Peacemaking techniques in which offenders, victims, and other community members are
Brought together in an effort to formulate a sanction that addresses the needs of all are referred to as_______________.

• A)Community restitution
• B)Reintegrative shaming
• C)Sentencing circles
• D)Intermediate sanctions

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Definitions:

Stable Causes

Factors or conditions that consistently contribute to an outcome or effect with little variation over time.

Actor-Observer Bias

A cognitive bias involving the tendency to attribute one's own actions to external factors while attributing others' actions to their personality or disposition.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs or values.

Defensive Attributions

Cognitive processes used to deflect blame from oneself and to prevent feelings of guilt or inadequacy, often by assigning responsibility to external factors.