The Way in Which the Number of Cases Processed Through

question 23

Multiple Choice

The way in which the number of cases processed through the juvenile justice system decreases at each successive step is called ________________.

• A)diminishment
• B)reduction
• C)the liberal effect
• D)the shrinkage factor
• E)the funnel effect

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Definitions:

Perceived Costs

The assumed disadvantages, losses, or negative outcomes associated with a particular decision or behavior.

Post-decisional Justification

The cognitive process of justifying one's choices after a decision has been made, often to reduce dissonance or regret.

Tacit Knowledge

Knowledge gained through personal experience and context that is difficult to transfer to others through written or verbal communication.

Mental Templates

Cognitive structures that help individuals organize and interpret information based on past experiences and knowledge.