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Criminology
The scientific study of the nature and causes of crime, the behavior of criminals, and the criminal-justice system.
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Criminology
Differential association
Sociology; Criminology
The sociological thesis that criminality, like any other form of behavior, is learned through a process of association with others who communicate criminal values.
Reaction formation
Sociology; Criminology
The process in which a person openly rejects that which he or she wants, or aspires to, but cannot obtain or achieve.
Pharmaceutical diversion
Sociology; Criminology
The process by which legitimately-manufactured controlled substances are diverted for illicit use.
Data encryption
Sociology; Criminology
The process by which information is encoded, making it unreadable to all but its intended recipients.
Testosterone
Sociology; Criminology
The primary male sex hormone, produced in the testes and functioning to control secondary sex characteristics and sexual drive.
Deterrence
Sociology; Criminology
The prevention of crime. See also general deterrence and specific deterrence.
