The Size of the Copycat Crime Pool Is Affected Both

question 24

Multiple Choice

The size of the copycat crime pool is affected both by the level of media distribution of the criminogenic content and by other social context factors such as all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) Social norms regarding deviance and violence
• B) The lack of social conflicts
• C) The number of opportunities available to the potential offender to copy a crime technique
• D) The nature, credibility, and pervasiveness of the mass media

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Definitions:

Contingency Approaches

Management theories suggesting that the best management practices depend on the circumstances of a situation, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Motivation-focused Behavior

is action driven primarily by internal or external motivation to achieve a certain outcome.

High Standards

The practice of setting superior performance or quality benchmarks as goals for oneself or others to achieve.

Power Distribution

The way authority and control are allocated among individuals or groups within an organization or society, influencing decision-making and resource allocation.