With Which of These Would Conflict/critical Theorists Agree

question 82

Multiple Choice

With which of these would conflict/critical theorists agree?

• A)Deviance is socially constructed through our interactions with others.
• B)Deviance is defined by those who have power.
• C)Deviance is used to define and clarify a group's norms and values.
• D)Deviance is necessary in society.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, understand, prefer, and remember data in a manner that affirms someone's already held beliefs or assumptions.

Selection Bias

A statistical bias in which there is an error in choosing the individuals or groups to participate in a study, leading to results that are not representative of the broader population.

Intervention Bias

The tendency to intervene in situations where intervention may not be necessary or could lead to negative outcomes.

Open-Mindedness

The willingness to consider new ideas, points of view, and experiences without preconceived judgments.