Most Labeling Theorists Would Argue That Certain Acts Are Defined

question 1

Multiple Choice

Most labeling theorists would argue that certain acts are defined as status offenses because:

• A) juveniles lack the cognitive and moral development necessary to responsibly engage in such activities
• B) parents need the support of the state in raising their children
• C) such laws help both juveniles and parents to recognize the appropriate standards of behavior for young people
• D) powerful groups in society are threatened by such behaviors or find these behaviors morally objectionable
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Major Premise

The first statement in a syllogism, containing the major term that is also in the conclusion.

Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning that consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, used to infer a relationship between two statements.

Hallucinogenic Drug

A substance that causes hallucinations, or perceptions and sensations that appear real but are not.

Major Term

In a syllogism, the predicate of the conclusion, which also appears in one of the premises.