The Positivistic Approach to the Study of White Collar Crime

question 46

Multiple Choice

The positivistic approach to the study of white collar crime is associated with:

• A) the use of the scientific method
• B) a perspective drawn broadly from the humanities
• C) an optimistic view that the white collar crime problem can be solved
• D) postmodernist deconstruction

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

The impact of social norms and the desire to conform to the expectations of others on an individual's behavior.

Social Approval

The positive endorsement or acceptance by a social group or society.

Social Disapproval

The negative evaluation of an individual or group by others, often leading to exclusion or rejection.

Self-Categorisation

The cognitive process in which individuals classify themselves as members of certain social groups or categories, influencing their behavior and self-perception.