A Status Offense Is a Criminal Violation That

question 48

Multiple Choice

A status offense is a criminal violation that

• A)is committed by someone in organized crime.
• B)is committed by a government official.
• C)can only be committed by a person younger than age 18.
• D)carries no legal penalty.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The process of arousing and sustaining goal-directed behavior.

Adams's Theory

Refers to the Equity Theory of motivation created by John Stacey Adams, which suggests that employees are motivated or demotivated based on their perception of fairness in the workplace.

Inequity

A state of unfairness or injustice where there is an imbalance or disproportionality in the distribution of resources or opportunities among individuals or groups.

Restoring Equity

The process of ensuring fairness and balance in the distribution of resources and opportunities.