To Gain Access to a Formal Criminal Justice Organization for the Purpose

question 3

Multiple Choice

To gain access to a formal criminal justice organization for the purpose of conducting qualitative interviewing, which step should be followed?

• A) find an informant and then send a letter to gain access
• B) find a sponsor, send a letter, follow up with a phone call and then set up a meeting
• C) telephone the agency and speak with the director and set up a meeting
• D) field research cannot be done in formal criminal justice organizations because only the use of written records is allowed

Understand the sequence and significance of maturational changes in adolescents.

Be aware of the health screenings recommended for adolescents.

Gain insight into sexual orientation and identity issues during adolescence.

Understand and describe the stages of Kohlberg's theory of moral development.

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Definitions:

Naïve Scientist

A concept in social psychology suggesting that individuals try to understand the social world using attribution processes similar to how a scientist would, making inferences and hypotheses based on observations.

Social Cognition

Cognitive processes and structures that influence and are influenced by social behaviour.

Social Behaviour

Actions and reactions exhibited by individuals within a social context, usually governed by societal norms.

Self-Image

An individual's mental concept of themselves, incorporating both how they see themselves and how they believe they are perceived by others.