Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Class Conflict Theory

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the class conflict theory of lawmaking?

• A) Laws are passed to minimize conflict between competing criminals.
• B) Laws are passed by members of the ruling class in order to maintain their privileged position by keeping the common people under control.
• C) Laws are passed based by a consensus of society in order to reduce conflict within that society.
• D) Laws are passed by governments in order to reduce conflict within society.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states that control an individual's behavior in different circumstances.

Subpersonalities

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A concept referring to an individual's identification with a single aspect of their identity, often excluding or prioritizing it over other aspects.

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A process of learning in which two events that repeatedly occur close together in time become tied together in a person’s mind and so produce the same response.