socijalna patologija

A condition said to exist when a group is faced with social change, uneven development of culture, maladaptiveness, disharmony, conflict, and lack of consensus.

socijalna epidemiologija

Sociology; Criminology

The study of social epidemics and diseases of the social order.

socijalna veza

Sociology; Criminology

The rather intangible link between individuals and the society of which they are a part. The social bond is created through the process of socialization.

socijalna mreža

Sociology; General sociology

A series of social relationships that links a person directly to others and therefore indirectly to still more people.

intersubjektivnost

Sociology; Criminology

A scientific principle which requires that independent observers see the same thing under the same circumstances for observations to be regarded as valid.

teorija životnog stila

Sociology; Criminology

A brand of rational choice theory which suggests that life-styles contribute significantly to both the volume and type of crime found in any society.

ponovljivost, replikabilnost

Sociology; Criminology

A scientific principle which holds that the same observations made at one time can be had again at a later time if all other conditions are the same.

uslovljavanje

Sociology; Criminology

A psychological principle which holds that the frequency of any behavior can be increased or decreased through reward, punishment, and/or association with other stimuli.