In the Context of Psychology and Crime, Which of the Following

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the context of psychology and crime, which of the following is a basic assumption of social psychology?

• A) People are able to justify improper or even criminal behavior by convincing themselves that it is actually acceptable behavior.
• B) People find it much easier to justify improper behavior when they are acting alone rather than when they are acting in groups.
• C) The criminal instinct is pervasive only in people from low socioeconomic communities.
• D) The way people view themselves is independent of how they think others view them.