Sociology

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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control group

Sociology; Criminology

A group of experimental subjects which, although the subject of measurement and observation, are not exposed to the experimental intervention.

general deterrence

Sociology; Criminology

A goal of criminal sentencing which seeks to prevent others from committing crimes similar to the one for which a particular offender is being sentenced.

specific deterrence

Sociology; Criminology

A goal of criminal sentencing which seeks to prevent a particular offender from engaging in repeat criminality.

statute

Sociology; Criminology

A formal written enactment of a legislative body.

cyberterrorism

Sociology; Criminology

A form of terrorism that makes use of high technology, especially computers and the internet, in the planning and carrying out of terrorist attacks.

trephination

Sociology; Criminology

A form of surgery, typically involving bone and especially the skull. Early instances of cranial trephination have been taken as evidence for primitive beliefs in spirit ...