Biological Positivists Assume That the Law

question 17

Multiple Choice

Biological positivists assume that the law:

• A) emerged through conflicts between different competing groups in society.
• B) was capable of distinguishing between "normal" people and criminals.
• C) represents consensus in society with regard to laws and norms.
• D) is intended to maintain the status quo in society.
• E) is manipulating by elites to maintain their power.

Analyze compound-complex sentences through identification of their structure.

Apply knowledge of sentence types to improve writing clarity and coherence.

Recognize the impact of sentence variety on readability and style in writing.

Increase awareness of sentence construction to enhance reading comprehension.

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Definitions:

Maximizing Law

A principle suggesting that individuals behave in ways that they believe will maximize their rewards and minimize their losses.

Matching Law

A principle in psychology and behavioral economics that states the proportion of responses directed towards an option matches the proportion of reinforcements obtained from that option.

Prefrontal Cortex

The prefrontal cortex is a part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes; it is involved in complex behaviors including planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain located at the upper back area in the skull, crucial for processing sensory information and spatial navigation.