According to Sutherland, Which of the Following Is Not an Example

question 30

Multiple Choice

According to Sutherland, which of the following is not an example of white-collar crime?

• A) an executive murdering a whistleblower
• B) a chief financial officer embezzling company money
• C) a bank officer accepting a bribe to approve a loan
• D) a small business owner falsifying invoices to create the appearance of higher profits

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

Coercive power is the ability to control others through the threat of punishment or the imposition of unpleasant consequences.

Approach-Inhibition Model

A psychological theory that explains how power within social hierarchies can influence individuals’ behaviors, either encouraging or inhibiting actions.

Express More Negative Emotions

The act of displaying or expressing feelings that are considered undesirable or pessimistic more frequently.

High Power Individuals

People who hold considerable authority, influence, or control within a society or organization.