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    University of Phoenix Material Criminal Justice Motivational Theories Matrix Complete the matrix with at least five motivational theories. Each theory application should be at least 100 words. Motivational Theory Description How does the theory apply to working in criminal justice and security? Being recognized A supervisor or administrator telling you how good of a job you are doing When you are a police officer and you are out in the streets protecting society‚ you want to know you are doing

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    Robert Agnew extended Merton’s strain theory to explain juvenile Delinquency. He called his theory General Strain Theory of delinquency (GST) and broadened strain theory’s focus beyond economic goals and success. Agnew argued that adolescent strain results not only from failure to achieve economic goals‚ but also from failure to achieve noneconomic goals‚ the removal of positive stimuli‚ and the introduction of negative stimuli. Removal of positive stimuli can be the death of a loved one or the ending

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    Strengths‚ Limitations and Social Work Every theory has strengths and limitations‚ which can be beneficial to understanding behaviour as well as leaving gaps in knowledge as not every theory can explain every facet of human behaviour and understanding this is a key part of social work practice. The social work profession is guided by the AASW Practice Standards‚ which aim to provide a guide to practice‚ collective standards and expectations and can be used as a platform for ongoing professional

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    Part A: Self Assessment The terminal values I have are happiness‚ recognition‚ and prosperity. My primary goal is to live a happy life. When I look back at my life‚ I want to feel that I have lived a happy one. I tell myself that I want to die smiling‚ and if there are lots of people missing me‚ I will have lived good life. As it can be seen from wanting to have people missing me‚ recognition from the people around me is also a very important terminal value. My definition of recognition is to

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    A possible response here is‚ from Roger’s viewpoint‚ a person requires genuineness‚ acceptance‚ and empathy from their environment to thrive. A criminal may have been raised in an environment that lacked these critical “nutrients” and‚ therefore‚ was unable to form a positive self-concept. [Question 12] The total acceptance Rogers advocated as part of a growth-promoting environment is called unconditional

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    illegitimate political behavior such as backstabbing? Answer:- The factors that will lead to illegitimate political behavior such as backstabbing are:- * competition * A tight job market is often a contributing factor. * Blind ambition. * Interpersonal relationship * Promotion opportunities. * Expectation of success. Q2. Imagine that a colleague is engaging in illegitimate political behavior toward you. What step might you take to reduce or eliminate this behavior? Answer:-The steps

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    State and Explain Aristotle’s theory of virtue ethics Virtues‚ according to Aristotle‚ are those strengths of character that promote ’eudomania’ (human flourishing). A good action is a product of these virtues. A person is virtuous in so far as he acts with the goal of human flourishing in view. Aristotle’s theory revolves around character rather than around the actions themselves. For Aristotle‚ Virtue is something practiced and thereby learned - it is habit (hexis) which causes a person to choose

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    determine the age of criminal intent. 1 Developmental factors that determine the age of criminal intent in children under the age of seven Charity T. Holloway Liberty University Developmental factors that determine the age of criminal intent Developmental factors that determine the age of criminal intent in children under the age of seven In determining what developmental factors would apply to criminal intent I first had to define criminal intent. The working definition of criminal intent means:

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    CRIMINAL JUSTICE Robert Reiff once said‚ the problems of crime always get reduced to “What can be done about criminals?” Nobody asks‚ what can be about victims?” (Shcmelleger‚ 1999) The consequences of crime vary from one individual to another. Crime can involve financial loss‚ property damage‚ physical injury‚ and death. Less obvious but sometimes more devastating are the psychological wounds‚ left in the wake of victimization‚ wounds that may never heal. In an attempt to prevent victimization

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    Running head: KOHLBERG ’S STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMET 1 Kohlberg ’s Stages of Moral Development into the Justice System Yvonne Constantine Strayer University Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice Professor Pionke November 18‚ 2012 KOHLBERG ’S STAGES OF MORAL DEVELOPMET 2 Kohlberg ’s Stages of Moral Development into the Justice System Justice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics. Justice is fairness‚ and implemented in an attempt to protect society from the wrongs committed

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