Power-Control Theory Proposes That

question 39

Multiple Choice

Power-control theory proposes that:

• A) the subjugation of women by men produces "learned helplessness" among women that results in aggression turned inward (mental illness, depression) rather than acting-out behavior
• B) patriarchal family structures produce large gender differences in delinquent behavior
• C) the subjugation of others through "power" is far less effective in preventing deviance than is the "control" of others through legitimate authority
• D) the criminality of women and of men both can be understood as a result of their powerlessness
• E) sexual, physical, and emotional abuse of young girls leads them to run away from home and engage in crime in order to survive on the streets

Distinguish between cellular organisms and non-cellular entities.

Understand the sequence of events in the evolution of life on Earth.

Familiarize with the conditions and environments that support the hypothesis of life's origin.

Recognize the significant evolutionary milestones, including the development of sexual reproduction and the appearance of eukaryotes.

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Definitions:

Emotions

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Serial Position Effect

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Recall

The process of retrieving information from memory without the aid of explicit cues.

Priming

A psychological effect in which exposure to a stimulus influences a response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.