Psychological Explanations of Deviance Emphasize as the Underlying Cause of Deviant

question 28

Multiple Choice

Psychological explanations of deviance emphasize as the underlying cause of deviant behavior, unlike sociological explanations.

• A) individual factors
• B) the context within which the deviance occurred
• C) the effects of labeling
• D) patterns of inequality in society

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Definitions:

Memory Gaps

Instances where an individual cannot recall information; often due to factors like stress, trauma, or neurological issues.

Guesses

Estimations or predictions made without sufficient information or evidence.

Misinformation Effect

The phenomenon whereby memories become distorted by exposure to misleading information after an event has occurred.

Memory Construction

The process by which the brain creates memories, not just by recalling but also by piecing together various fragments of information.