In the Early 1800s, a Move Away from Attributing a Religious

question 57

Multiple Choice

In the early 1800s, a move away from attributing a religious cause to criminal behavior, such as individuals _____, occurred. The more secular approach recognized that the cause might _____.

• A) choosing unwisely; reside with society as well
• B) choosing unwisely; be innate
• C) being born evil; reside with society as well
• D) being born evil; be related to poor individual choices

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Definitions:

Self-Interest

Acting in a way that is beneficial to oneself, motivated by personal gain or advantage.

Incompatibility

A situation or condition in which two or more things are not able to exist or work together in a satisfactory relationship.

Superordinate Goal

refers to a shared goal that requires two or more groups to work together, reducing conflict by uniting them towards a common objective.

Social Exchange Theory

A conceptual framework suggesting that social behavior is the result of an exchange process, aiming to maximize benefits and minimize costs.