1
1 mark
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the agency responsible for punishing offenders?
Deterrent system
Prison system
Rehabilitation system
Welfare system
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The Media & Public Debates Over Crime (AQA GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions
Exam code: 8192
25 mins8 questions
2
1 mark
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the system of law enforcement in the United Kingdom?
Anti-social behaviour system
Community justice system
Criminal justice system
Deviant behaviour system
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3
3 marks
Describe one example of a moral panic.
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4
3 marks
Describe one example of a crime that has high news value.
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5
3 marks
Describe one way in which the media may affect the way the public view crime.
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6
1 mark
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the agency responsible for punishing offenders?
Deterrent system
Prison system
Rehabilitation system
Welfare system
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7
12 marks
Discuss how far sociologists would agree that prison is an effective form of social control.
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8
1 mark
What term is commonly used by sociologists to describe the process where the media exaggerates the extent and significance of a social problem, such as youth crime?
News values
Moral consensus
Deviancy amplification
Social solidarity
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