Information in an Appendix Is Cited in the Research Report

question 26

True/False

Information in an appendix is cited in the research report to guide a reader to further technical or statistical detail.

Grasp the origins and key principles of deterrence theory and its differentiation from the positivist school of criminology.

Distinguish between deterrence and rehabilitation as philosophies within the operation of the criminal justice system.

Recognize the principles of peacemaking criminology and its focus on nonviolence and addressing social injustice.

Understand the concept and effectiveness of restorative justice as an approach within the criminal justice system.

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Definitions:

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to overestimate one’s ability to have predicted an event after the outcome is known; the “I knew it all along” phenomenon.

Heuristic

A rule of thumb that suggests a course of action or guides problem solving but does not guarantee an optimal solution.

Cognitive Schema

A mental framework that helps organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.

Cognitive Heuristic

Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions; they are mental shortcuts that reduce the cognitive load of making a decision.