By Introducing "Zero Tolerance" Policies Against Violence, Canadian Schools Have

question 140

Multiple Choice

By introducing "zero tolerance" policies against violence, Canadian schools have entered a field of social control previously enacted by police.Which of the following theorists would best explain this change?

• A)Hirschi
• B)Merton
• C)Durkheim
• D)Foucault

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Definitions:

Social Psychologists

Researchers or practitioners who study how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

1960s

A decade significant for major political, social, and cultural changes around the world.

Situational Context

The environmental and social circumstances that are relevant to the event or person's behavior at a given time.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior, such as shyness, aggression, or empathy.