Analysts Suggest That Different Groups in Society Are Lobbying for Legislative

question 128

Multiple Choice

Analysts suggest that different groups in society are lobbying for legislative reforms that would decriminalize certain categories of conduct. What fact about crime and deviance does this illustrate?

• A) They are ephemeral.
• B) They are social constructs.
• C) They must be controlled through formal state measures.
• D) They exist universally.

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Definitions:

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as a moralizing force, counterbalancing the instinctual drives of the id with societal norms and values.

Freud

Austrian neurologist best known for developing the theories and techniques of psychoanalysis.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing behavior and attitudes.

Gordon Allport

A psychologist known for his work in personality theory, particularly his emphasis on the uniqueness of the individual and the concept of personal traits.