Crimes Are Those Acts That Are

question 39

Multiple Choice

Crimes are those acts that are

• A) Deviant acts.
• B) Different from the way the majority of society conducts itself.
• C) Prohibited by the laws of a country, state, city, and so forth.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Jury Foreman

The member of a jury selected to lead the group, speak on its behalf, and often deliver the verdict to the court.

Social Exchange

A theoretical framework that explains social relationships in terms of costs and benefits, where individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.

Obligated

Refers to being bound by a duty, contract, or sense of responsibility to perform a particular action or role.

Social Exchange Theory

A theoretical perspective, based on the principle of reinforcement, that assumes that people will likely choose actions that maximize rewards and minimize costs.