In Comparison to the Criminal Code of Canada,the Youth Criminal

question 14

Multiple Choice

In comparison to the Criminal Code of Canada,the Youth Criminal Justice Act

• A)has a more punitive philosophy although the punishments are less severe.
• B)has a more rehabilitative philosophy.
• C)is based on research findings that young offenders learn well from negative reinforcement.
• D)is based on research findings that young offenders show behavior change in response to brief and intense punishment.
• E)includes specific recommendations for behavioral interventions.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group leads to an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Organizations

Entities or groups of people structured and coordinated to pursue collective goals or carry out specific activities.

Team Work

The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or task in the most effective and efficient way.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon wherein the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.