The Concept of Definitions Favorable and Unfavorable to Criminal Behavior

question 63

Multiple Choice

The concept of definitions favorable and unfavorable to criminal behavior in social learning theory includes all of the following except:

• A) neutralizing definitions
• B) presumptive definitions
• C) specific definitions
• D) general beliefs
• E) negative definitions

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Definitions:

Intervening Variable

A variable that explains the relationship between two other variables, typically in a cause-and-effect relationship.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, involving biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces.

Performance Variable

A factor that can influence the outcome or level of performance in an activity or task.

Survey

A method of gathering information from a sample of individuals in a systematic way to generalize findings to a larger population.