People of ________________ Have Engaged in Scholarly Efforts to Understand

question 54

Multiple Choice

People of ________________ have engaged in scholarly efforts to understand themselves by constructing theories of personality.

• A) North America
• B) the United States and Europe
• C) all cultures
• D) the Western world

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Definitions:

Non-Deviant Associations

Relationships or connections with groups or individuals that conform to societal norms and laws, avoiding behaviors considered deviant.

Differential Association Theory

Holds that people learn to value deviant or nondeviant lifestyles depending on whether their social environment leads them to associate more with deviants or nondeviants.

Deviant Lifestyle

A way of living that deviates from the societal norms and is often viewed negatively by the mainstream society.

Cultural-Transmission Theory

A concept in sociology that suggests culture and societal norms are learned and passed down from one generation to the next through socialization.