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    Juvenile Crime Jacqueline Allen CJS200 June 9‚ 2013 Charles Musselwhite Abstract Juvenile crime is a crime committed by minors (juveniles) younger than the statutory adult age. In most of the legal systems there are specific procedures followed when dealing with minor offenders‚ such as juvenile detention centers‚ boot camps‚ etc. This paper will attempt to create a better understanding of the offenses‚ the causes‚ and the procedures to deal with the criminal behavior of juveniles. In

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    Herzberg’s Two-Factor theory vs. Vroom’s Expectancy theory The two-factor theory‚ also known as Herzberg’s motivational-hygiene theory‚ is based on the assumption that there are two sets of job factors that influence motivation in a workplace by either preventing dissatisfaction or creating positive satisfaction in a work place. This theory suggests that the opposite of “satisfaction” is “no satisfaction” and the opposite of “dissatisfaction” is “no dissatisfaction” as they are controlled by a different

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    Compare and Contrast two theories of Personality Our personality is our characteristic pattern of thinking‚ feeling and acting (Psychology David G Myers)‚ it’s the combination of traits that ‘outlines the doctrine of uniqueness’ (Gifts Differing – Understanding Personality Types) that sets us apart from everyone else. Psychologists vary between themselves concerning the meaning of personality. Most would agree that it originated from the Latin word persona’ – meaning a theoretical mask – but they

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    Juvenile Delinquents and Treatment Models Mark Roggeman Colorado Christian University Juvenile Delinquents and Treatment Models Among those who work in the juvenile justice system there is much discussion on how to effectively determine the appropriate consequences and or treatment for their actions. There are those who believe in punishment that includes incarceration and boot camp and there are those who believe in treatment programs with the goal of rehabilitation

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    Running head: Adults Sanctions for Juvenile Officers 1 Adults Sanctions for Juvenile Officers 2 Incarcerating youth with adult inmates results in tragedies. Youth who are prosecuted as adults may be sentenced to serve time in adult sanctions where they may be at risk. Research demonstrates that children in adult’s institutions are five

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    In this task I am going to identify 2 different theories of language development I am going to be doing‚ Naom Chomsky and Jean Piaget. Jean Piaget According to Piaget‚ language development is related to cognitive development‚ that is‚ the development of the child’s thinking determines when the child can learn to speak and what the child can say. For example‚ before a child can say‚ “This teddy is smaller than that one”‚ she/he must have developed the ability to judge differences in size.

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    Explain Kant’s ethical theory’ (25 marks.) Kant’s ethical theory is an absolute and deontological theory. This means that humans are seeking the ultimate end called the supreme good also known as the ‘summon Bonnum’. Kant says that morality is a categorical imperative‚ this is a duty which must always be obeyed in all possible situations. A categorical imperative is what is needed to find what is right or wrong. Kant argued that to act morally is to do one’s duty‚ and one’s duty is to obey the

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    and the person a virtuous person. Aristotle said that although virtues should become a habit we must never forget that we behave in such a way because it is right. For example‚ if a singer practices singing everyday‚ they will become better at it and used to doing it. This is the same as people who practice their virtues and soon automatically act in the right way‚ by practicing our skills we improve them‚ becoming happier. Virtues should not be an effort‚ but simply a part of everyone’s personality

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    Maslow’s need theory has practical limitations in translating needs into something operational‚ since the criteria for satisfying social needs differ from individual to individual. Frederick Herzberg developed a two-factor theory to provide some direction for managers in resolving motivational problems. He derived to this conclusion by a survey he ran back in 1959‚ in which he asked engineers to describe events that led to such feelings of satisfaction about their work and events that led to dissatisfaction

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    Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory Melanie Bannister Abstract: This paper discusses the Herzberg theories of motivation also known as the two factor theory‚ or motivator-hygiene theory. Intending to discuss how the theory was developed‚ how reliable it is in the work place today‚ and if it plays a role in the motivation of people in the workforce. Introduction Frederick Herzberg developed his theory after Maslow’s theory of a need hierarchy. It seems parallel to Maslow’s in that Herzberg’s states

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