Which Theory States That the Harsh Penalties for "Lower­class" Crimes

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which theory states that the harsh penalties for "lower­class" crimes, such as burglary, can be seen as a means of protecting the privileges of the "haves" from the aspirations of the "have­nots"?

• A) social psychology
• B) social control theory
• C) conflict theory
• D) learning theory

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