Critics of Which Approach Say That the Group of Youth

question 108

Multiple Choice

Critics of which approach say that the group of youth that peaked during the early 1990s was not at all exceptional with respect to involvement in violence in their younger years?

• A) cohort
• B) economic determinism
• C) environmental
• D) lowering divorce rates
• E) gangs

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Definitions:

Sociological Criticism

Analyzing and critiquing social phenomena from a sociological perspective, often questioning underlying societal norms and structures.

Oligarchy

Means “rule of the few.” All bureaucracies have a supposed tendency for power to become increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few people at the top of the organizational pyramid.

Social Network

A structure made up of individuals or organizations that are connected by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, or relationships of beliefs, knowledge, or prestige.

Emotional Resources

Emotional resources are the internal assets, such as resilience, optimism, and emotional intelligence, that individuals draw upon to manage stress and challenges.