Crimes Less Serious in Nature and Punished with a Fine

question 49

Multiple Choice

Crimes less serious in nature and punished with a fine or a period of incarceration in a jail are referred to as:

• A)strict liability offenses
• B)misdemeanors
• C)felonies
• D)wrongful offenses

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state in which individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility in group settings, often leading to atypical behavior.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A social psychology phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group.

Collective Violence

Acts of violence committed by groups of individuals, often with a shared social or political objective.

Collective Behavior

Actions or reactions of a group of people in situations where conventional norms and laws are perceived as less applicable, often spontaneously arising.