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Because of an Increase in the Number of Stabbings, Criminal

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Because of an increase in the number of stabbings, criminal justice personnel decide to charge everyone involved in such crimes, eliminate plea bargains, and hand out lengthier punishments when an individual is convicted of such crimes. This type of approach represents which definition of crime?


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Jocks

A colloquial term often used to describe athletes or individuals who are particularly enthusiastic about sports, typically in a school or college setting.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A socio-psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel responsible when others are present.

Risky Shift

The phenomenon where groups make riskier decisions than individuals would, due to the diffusion of responsibility and other factors.

Decision Polarization

The phenomenon where a group's decisions become more extreme than the individual members' initial positions, often after a discussion or deliberation process.

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