According to the Conflict Perspective of Deviance, When the Elite

question 66

Multiple Choice

According to the conflict perspective of deviance, when the elite in society violate norms or laws they avoid punishment because

• A) their deviant behavior is not as damaging to society as that of the lower classes.
• B) they do not violate norms that affect other people.
• C) they have the resources to hide or mask their behavior.
• D) they are punished for slight infractions.

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

A phenomenon of the sensory system in which sensitivity to a constant stimulus decreases over time.

Progressive Desensitization

A therapeutic method gradually exposing individuals to the things they fear in a controlled way to decrease their sensitivity.

Pragnanz

A principle from Gestalt psychology that suggests people will perceive and interpret ambiguous or complex images as the simplest form(s) possible.

False Alarm

An instance where a warning or signal is given for a danger or issue that does not actually exist.