Which Theory Suggests That Crimes Committed by the Upper Classes

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which theory suggests that crimes committed by the upper classes are typically treated more leniently than crimes committed by the lower classes because laws represent the interests of those in power?

• A) differential association theory
• B) conflict theory
• C) principled deviance
• D) functionalist theory

Explain how memory can be distorted by factors like motivated forgetting, imagination inflation, and source amnesia.

Describe Ebbinghaus' contributions to the understanding of memory, including the retention curve and the effects of rehearsal.

Understand the components and functions of Alan Baddeley's model of working memory.

Recognize the structure of the classic three-stage information-processing model (sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory).

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Definitions:

Marxists

A social, political, and economic theory originating from the works of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, focusing on class struggle, the conflict between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, and advocating for a classless society.

Economy

A system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a geographical area.

Marxist Theorists

Individuals who analyze and study society, economics, and history through the lens of Marxism, a framework based on the ideas of Karl Marx focused on class struggle and societal change.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that defy societal norms or expectations, attracting disapproval or sanctions.