Elliott Argues That Theoretical Competition Is Unnecessary Because

question 30

Multiple Choice

Elliott argues that theoretical competition is unnecessary because:

• A) Different theories explain different variances in crime
• B) All theories explain why crime occurs
• C) No one theory is accurate
• D) Predictive power is tied to parsimony

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A framework used in social psychology to understand how individuals infer the causes of others' behavior, as well as their own, as being due to personal dispositions or external situations.

Hostile Sexism

A form of sexism characterized by antagonistic attitudes and negative stereotypes about women.

Benevolent Sexism

A form of sexism that is expressed in a positive tone, often accompanied by paternalistic beliefs about women needing protection or nurturing.

Racist Sexism

The complex interplay between racism and sexism, where discrimination is based not only on gender but also on race or ethnicity, highlighting a dual axis of oppression.