Shaw and McKay Situated the Origins of Deviance in Which

question 63

Multiple Choice

Shaw and McKay situated the origins of deviance in which of the following?

• A) a neighbourhood's social environment
• B) rapid changes taking place in mass society
• C) individual pathology
• D) the family

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Definitions:

Construct System

A psychological framework used to understand and interpret the world, unique to each individual.

Range of Convenience

The scope or area within which a particular activity, concept, or object is considered appropriate, useful, or accessible.

Self-Actualizing

A term coined by Abraham Maslow referring to the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone.

Low Risk Choice

A decision made under conditions of uncertainty that has the least potential for negative consequences.