Factors in Juvenile Sentencing and Imprisonment Effects

Current Status of Children in the Justice System

It had become apparent that there was a discriminatory practice at the time that required intervention in formal social control. We can say that this situation has been overcome. Children involved in the justice system, facing both standard and very unfavorable personal situations, often come from families with comfortable financial positions, although some families also struggle financially. The social environment from which they come is characterized

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Freud’s Economic Theory of Instinctual Drives

Freud’s Economic Hypothesis of Psychic Energy

The economic perspective in Freudian theory postulates the existence of a psychic energy. This energy can increase, decrease, move, or be released, distributing itself throughout the structures that constitute the human psyche and activating its various processes. An example Freud observed is the sharp changes in the intensity of impulses and experiences related to instinctual drives, particularly in neurotics.

Freud used the term instinct (or later, drive)

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Key Sociology Concepts and Definitions

Theory
A set of statements that seeks to explain problems, actions, or behavior.
Dramaturgical Approach
People are seen as theatrical performers.
Culture
The totality of learned, socially transmitted customs, knowledge, material objects, and behavior.
Ethnocentrism
The tendency to assume that one’s own culture and way of life represents the norm or is superior to others.
Ascribed Status
A status one is born with.
Achieved Status
A status one earns.
In-groups
Any groups or categories to which people feel they
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Mastering Self-Talk, Crisis Response & Social Interaction

Self-Talk Techniques for Development

Self-talk influences motor responses, physiological states, and cognitive development. It consists of internal instructions individuals give themselves to direct their actions. For example: “I will get to work.”

Objective

To teach effective self-talk strategies that enable rapid action by modifying the internal verbalizations used when facing challenging situations.

Applications of Self-Talk

  • Control inappropriate behavior
  • Manage anxiety
  • Control aggression
  • Ignore insults
  • Handle
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Communication Principles, Self-Concept, and Perception

Communication Fundamentals

Why Study Communication?

Studying communication is important for several reasons:

  • To improve the way you see yourself.
  • To enhance how others perceive you.
  • To increase your understanding of human relationships.
  • To learn essential life skills.
  • To help you exercise your right to freedom of speech.
  • To succeed professionally.

Communication Components

The core components of communication include:

  • People
  • Message
  • Channel
  • Feedback
  • Code
  • Encoding & Decoding
  • Noise

Linear Communication Model

The

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Freud’s Psychoanalysis: ID, Ego, Superego & Personality

Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality

Sigmund Freud advocated that as individuals mature, their minds become increasingly complex.

The Structure of the Psyche: ID, Ego, Superego

One part of the psyche, the ID, serves as a reservoir for strong impulses and desires. Another part, the Ego, becomes the center of conscious planning, finding ways to give vent to these impulses. A third part, the Superego, channels instinctive impulses towards socially approved outlets to avoid the suffering caused

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