_________ Is the Premeditated Use, or Threatened Use, of Violence

question 47

Multiple Choice

_________ is the premeditated use, or threatened use, of violence by individuals or groups to gain a political or social objective.

• A)Terrorism
• B)War
• C)Revolution
• D)Civil war

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Definitions:

Positively Valued Stimuli

Stimuli that are perceived as desirable or beneficial, evoking positive responses from individuals.

Differential Illegitimate Opportunity

A concept within criminology that explains variations in the rates of deviance among different social groups due to unequal access to legitimate means of achieving success.

Anomie-Strain Theory

A concept in criminology that explores the disconnect between societal goals and the availability of legitimate means to achieve those goals, leading to deviance.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, which can include criminal acts as well as non-criminal acts that are not aligned with societal standards.