due process model

a view of legal process that places a premium on the rights of the accused and the maintenance of fair procedures by which such people are processed within the criminal justice system. Compare crime control model.

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Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

reinforcement of alternative behavior

a procedure that involves eliminating reward or reinforcement for an undesired behavior and instead rewarding a desired behavior. Also called rewarded alternative method.