Criminals Sometimes Neutralize Wrongdoings by "Appealing to Higher Loyalties

question 29

Multiple Choice

Criminals sometimes neutralize wrongdoings by "appealing to higher loyalties." Which of the following would be an example of that technique?

• A) Vandalizing the home of a disliked neighbor
• B) Attacking someone who is arguing with a friend
• C) Stealing from a large department store that "has plenty of money"
• D) Blaming the police for being unfair

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Definitions:

Politically

Pertaining to the affairs of government, public policies, or the administration of public affairs, often concerning the distribution of power and resources within a community or society.

Socially

Pertaining to or involving the interaction of individuals within a society or community.

Acculturation

The process of cultural exchange and adaptation between groups or individuals of different backgrounds, often following prolonged contact.

Ethnocide

The deliberate and systematic destruction of the culture of an ethnic group, while not necessarily targeting its members' lives directly.