_____ Holds That Although Everybody Has the Potential to Commit

question 49

Multiple Choice

_____ holds that although everybody has the potential to commit crimes, most people are dissuaded from doing so because they care about the opinions of their family and peers.

• A) Social conflict theory
• B) Social disorganization theory
• C) Strain theory
• D) Control theory

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Definitions:

Random Assignment

A method used in experiments to ensure that every participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any given group, thereby reducing bias.

Experimenter Bias

A phenomenon that occurs when a researcher’s preconceived notions or expectations in some way influence participants’ behavior and/or the researcher’s interpretation of experimental results.

Placebo Effect

A psychological phenomenon where a person experiences a perceived improvement in condition after receiving a treatment that has no therapeutic effect.

Nonalcoholic Drink

A beverage that contains no alcohol, often including soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee, and water.