Polices Flashcards
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What are some examples of a biological social policy?
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- Capital punishment
- Eugenics
2
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What is capital punishment?
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- The legal and authorised killing of someone as punishment for crime
3
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Strengths of capital punishment
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- Deters other criminals
- Maximises justice for victims and families
4
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Limitations of capital punishment
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- Denial of human rights
- Could kill an innocent person
5
Q
What is some examples of an individualistic social policy?
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- Psychoanalysis
- Token economy
6
Q
What is eugenics?
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- Sterilisation of those who have undesirable characteristics so they cannot reproduce
7
Q
Strengths of eugenics
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- Can improve genes to prevent or cure diseases
8
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Limitations of eugenics
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- May lead to a loss of genetic diversity
9
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What is psychoanalysis?
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- Encourages criminals to uncover their unconscious thoughts which are believed to cause criminal behaviour
10
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Strengths of psychoanalysis
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- Can be cathartic which is a release for the offenders to speak about their worries
11
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Limitations of psychoanalysis
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- Creates a power imbalance which causes ethical issues
12
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What is token economy
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- A form of behaviour modification where good behaviours are rewarded therefore they are reinforced
13
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Strengths of token economy
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- Effective for serious offenders
14
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Limitations of token economy
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- Only controls behaviour in prison not outside
15
Q
What are some examples of sociological social policies?
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- Restorative justice
- Prisons
