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Sociology

The study of societies and how they are shaped by people. It also concerns itself with how society affects the behavior of the individuals that are part of them.

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general theory

Sociology; Criminology

One which attempts to explain all (or at least most) forms of criminal conduct through a single, overarching approach.

biological theories

Sociology; Criminology

Of criminology maintain that the basic determinants of human behavior, including criminality, are constitutionally or physiologically based and often inherited.

designer drugs

Sociology; Criminology

New substances designed by slightly altering the chemical makeup of other illegal or tightly controlled drugs.

secondary research

Sociology; Criminology

New evaluations of existing information which has already been collected by other researchers.

schizophrenics

Sociology; Criminology

Mentally ill individuals who suffer from disjointed thinking and, possibly, delusions and hallucinations.

tagging

Sociology; Criminology

Like labeling, the process whereby an individual is negatively defined by agencies of justice.

habitual offender statutes

Sociology; Criminology

Laws intended to keep repeat criminal offenders behind bars. These laws sometimes come under the rubric of "three strikes and you're out. "

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