When Judges Assign Youthful Offenders to Social Workers and Counselors

question 7

Multiple Choice

When judges assign youthful offenders to social workers and counselors, rather than sending them to reform school or jail, they are using diversion, which testifies to the power of

• A) labeling theory.
• B) neutralization.
• C) shaming.
• D) degradation ceremonies.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production output, such as utilities for a manufacturing plant, which increase as production increases.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly associated with the production of specific goods or services and are a major component of total manufacturing costs.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the time workers spend directly manufacturing a product, used in calculating labor costs and efficiency.

Variable Overhead

Costs of indirect production activities that fluctuate with the level of production output, such as electricity for machinery or materials handling costs.