The Most Frequently Cited Reason for People to Join Gangs

question 38

Multiple Choice

The most frequently cited reason for people to join gangs is__________.

• A) to get an ego trip
• B) commit crimes
• C) meet a girlfriend or boyfriend
• D) for a sense of belonging
• E) to rebel against authority

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to over-emphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining another's behavior.

Internal Factors

Elements within an organization that can influence its performance, including its culture, policies, employee skills, and management capabilities.

External Factors

Elements outside of an organization that can affect its performance and strategies, such as market trends, regulations, and economic conditions.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable feelings, motives, or intentions to someone or something else.