Adulthood
Death Rituals
Journey Toward Death
Crime
Crime
100
Why do we say that death is a universal experience?
we all must face it
100
What are some ways in which the body copes with death?
withdraw food becomes less appealing sleep/ disorientation/ hallucinations/delusions
100
What is the difference between crime and deviance?
Crime- Behavior that violates society’s criminal laws Deviance- Behavior that violates the expectations of society * You aren't necessarily breaking a law just because you are deviant
100
What is funnel effect?
condition in our criminal justice system in which few people are punished for the crimes they commit
200
Define gerontology
study of old age
200
What special sacrament do Catholics practice when someone is dying?
reconciliation
200
What influences how one copes with death?
The type of life they lived, if they were satisfied and have no regrets; totality of who they are; personality
200
What is the difference between a law and our legal code?
Laws- formal rules adopted by a society’s political authority Legal Code- formal body of rules adopted by society’s political authority * legal code is a subset of the law. It is a written code that the legislative body of a country issues as a source of law
200
What is diversion?
steering youthful offenders away from the juvenile justice system to nonofficial social agencies
300
What is the age breakdown between young old, middle old, and old old?
young old- 65-74 middle old-74-84 old old- 85+
300
In which country do people have to be put in a sitting position to help the soul leave the body?
China
300
What are some signs the body is having trouble maintaining itself and that death is close?
• The body temperature lowers by a degree or more. • The blood pressure lowers. • The pulse becomes irregular and may slow down or speed up. • There is increased perspiration. • Skin color changes as circulation becomes diminished. This is often more noticeable in the lips and nail beds as they become pale and bluish. • Breathing changes occur, often becoming more rapid and labored. Congestion may also occur causing a rattling sound and cough. • Speaking decreases and eventual stops altogether.
300
What are some differences between UCR and NVCS?
UCR- Uniform Crime Report- Used by FBI to identify the most serious crimes such as murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. NCVS- National Crime Victimization Survey- Surveys households randomly selected from a stratified multistage cluster sample; interviews administrated by U.S. Census Bureau Reports same types of crimes as UCR except for homocide and arson.
300
What is racidivism?
repeated criminal behavior after punishment
400
How much longer do women on average live than men do?
10 years
400
How is Jewish law different in regards to burying their dead?
Male Jewish mourners do not shave during the Shiva or traditional week of mourning and will not cut hair for a month after death Must be buried within 24 hours.
400
As one approaches death one's actions and movements become_________?
random; aimless; make no sense
400
What do we mean when we say a criminal has been rehabilitated?
the resocialization of criminals to conform to society’s values and norms and the teaching of usable work habits and skills
400
What is a status offense?
behaviors like truancy and running away from hoe that are criminal only because the individuals are minors
500
What are 5 items of current research on the adjustment to retirement?
a. most people adjust to not working within 3 months b. those having difficulty usually did not achieve their work-related goals or have few non-work-related interests c. satisfaction associated with financial security and good health d. retirement does not cause a sudden decline in psychological health e. those forced to retire are less satisfied that those who do so voluntarily
500
Two customs that originate in Europe include____________?
removing a tile from roof or emptying all water vessels in house stopping all clocks in house at time of death
500
What are some possible delusions/ hallucinations that one has as one approaches death?
See people that have passed before them Delusions of grandeur; think they are invincible Think others are out to get them
500
List and explain the three sociological theories that explain deviance.
1.Cultural Transmission (Deviant Subculture)-All behavior is learned; therefore deviant behavior is also learned 2. Labeling Theory- a social process whereby some people are able to define others as deviant; it emphasizes that deviance is relative 3. Anomie- In criminology, the idea that the person chooses criminal activity because he or she believes that there is no reason not to. The person is alienated, feels worthless and that their efforts to try and achieve anything else is fruitless
500
What is the difference between burglary, larceny (theft), and robbery?
burglary-you don’t necessarily have to take any property to be convicted of this crime. To commit a burglary you must unlawfully enter a structure or dwelling with the intent to commit a crime within it larceny- To commit a theft, you have to take someone else’s property without the owner’s consent and with the intention to permanently deprive the owner of its use or possession robbery- taking something from a person and using force, or the threat of force, to do it
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