According to the Conflict Paradigm

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to the conflict paradigm:

• A)those who control major social institutions determine how crime is defined.
• B)law arises from minority interest groups but coalitions and shared interests may shift the balance of power.
• C)law serves as a tool of unification.
• D)law contributes to the collective conscience by providing an example of deviance.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

A psychological term referring to individuals who believe they have control over their own life events and outcomes, as opposed to external forces.

External Locus

A belief that one's life events are largely controlled by external forces or factors beyond one's personal control.

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)

The study of the relationships among psychology, the nervous and endocrine systems, and the immune system.

Confessional Behavior

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are compelled to admit or disclose their thoughts, feelings, or actions, often in a context that involves guilt or wrongdoing.