When a Crime Is Directed at Certain Persons Because They

question 21

Multiple Choice

When a crime is directed at certain persons because they are disliked or engage in behavior some people may find offensive,the offenders sometimes neutralizes their wrongdoing by maintaining that it was deserved.This is known as:

• A)denial of responsibility
• B)denial of injury
• C)denial of victim
• D)condemnation of the condemners

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Power

The ability of an individual to influence the behavior or attitudes of another individual in a social interaction.

French and Raven

Two social psychologists who are best known for developing the theory of the five bases of social power, which include reward, coercive, legitimate, referent, and expert power.

Political Skill

The ability to understand and influence others in an organizational context, often to achieve personal or organizational objectives.

Organizations

Groups of people structured and managed to meet a need or to pursue collective goals on a continuing basis.