According to the Instrumental View of Critical Criminology, the Poor

question 26

Multiple Choice

According to the instrumental view of critical criminology, the poor may or may not commit more crimes than the rich, but:

• A) their crimes are less visible.
• B) they are arrested and punished less often.
• C) their crimes are more serious.
• D) they are arrested and punished more often.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence designed to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior by presenting an adverse outcome following that behavior.

Organizational Behaviour

The study of how individuals and groups interact within organizational settings, focusing on aspects like leadership, culture, performance, and motivation.

Learned Behaviour

Actions or reactions developed as a result of experiences or training, rather than being innate.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when it is no longer reinforced.