Labeling Theory in Criminology: A Comprehensive Overview
Labeling Theory: New approach
No previous criminological theories: a study of the causes of criminal behavior.
No labeling theory:
study the process by which society (or their institutions: parliament, judges, police, media) condemns some behaviors and create stereotypes of offenders.
Areas of Interest
1. The process of defining the crime and the offender.
2. The assumption of the identity of offenders.
3. Crime Statistics
1. The process of defining the crime and the offender
n The process
Genetics, Maturation, and Growth in Human Development
To switch to MADURACÓN GENETICS (growth, maturation, learning, adaptation or genetic desarrollo.La are the characteristics that differentiate one person from other individuals. It is not modifiable and interacts with the environment m., where the individual develops . M. The genetics and environment influence the growth of the individual, act differently, genetics will make it more high-low, more fat-skinny and act m. Environment on development in the medium, the relationship with others, with
Read MoreUnderstanding Disability: Types, Classification, and Global Impact
Disability:
This term defines the impact of impairments on an individual’s life rather than focusing on the causes of the impairments themselves.
Impairment:
Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure.
Disability:
A restriction or lack of ability (resulting from an impairment) to perform an activity in a manner or within the range considered normal for a human being.
Handicap:
A disadvantage for a given individual, resulting from an impairment or disability, that limits
Read MoreUnderstanding 42 CFR Part 2: Substance Abuse Confidentiality
Substance Abuse and Confidentiality: 42 CFR Part 2
Applicability: Any information (including referral and intake) about alcohol and drug abuse patients obtained by a program
Includes (but not limited to):
- Treatment or rehab programs
- EAP
- Programs within a general hospital
- School-based programs
- Private practitioners who provide alcohol or drug abuse diagnosis, treatment, or referral
Intent of 42 CFR Part 2 insure that an alcohol or drug abuse patient is not made more vulnerable by reason of the availability
Read MoreUnderstanding Consciousness, Sleep, and Sensation: A Comprehensive Guide
-What is consciousness? Our awareness of our environment and ourselves. -What is dual processing? Which track (conscious or unconscious) processes information in parallel? Which track processes information serially? Dual processing is the principle that information is often simultaneously processed on separate conscious & unconscious tracks. It is the unconscious track that processes information in parallel. Serial conscious processing processes information serially. – What is selective attention?
Read MoreSensation and Perception: A Comprehensive Guide to How We Experience the World
What is consciousness? Our awareness of ourselves and our environment.
What is dual processing? Which track (conscious or unconscious) processes information in parallel? Which track processes information serially? Dual processing is the principle that information is often simultaneously processed on separate conscious & unconscious tracks. Unconscious information processing occurs simultaneously on multiple parallel tracks. Track information serially serial conscious processing
What is selective
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