Which Statement Summarizes Opportunity Theory

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which statement summarizes opportunity theory?

• A) Individuals with relatively more social power have more opportunities to engage in positive deviance than individuals with relatively less social power.
• B) Opportunities to engage in positive deviance outnumber opportunities to engage in traditional deviance in highly integrated societies.
• C) The likelihood of engaging in positive deviance increases as ability to access conventional opportunity structures decreases.
• D) The likelihood of engaging in positive deviance increases in correlation to opportunity structures that facilitate creativity and innovation.

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

Refers to an individual's belief in their own ability to complete tasks and reach goals.

Latent Insecurity

A hidden or underlying feeling of uncertainty or anxiety about oneself that may not be immediately apparent.

Personal Interaction

Direct communication or engagement between individuals, often leading to the exchange of ideas or building of relationships.

Reciprocal Determinism

The hypothesis suggesting that an individual's actions are a result of, and also impact, their personal characteristics and surroundings.