Sociologists Replaced the Term Psychopath with Sociopath in Order to Reflect

question 57

Multiple Choice

Sociologists replaced the term psychopath with sociopath in order to reflect their belief that __________.

• A) the social consequences (i.e., impact on others) are of principal importance
• B) the disorder is caused by social forces and factors
• C) sociological approaches to studying the disorder are necessary
• D) the disorder is usually caused by parental socialization practices
• E) sociopaths are simply reacting to childhood trauma

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Definitions:

Labor Market

The supply and demand for labor, where employers seek to hire labor and workers seek employment.

Compensation Contracts

Agreements that outline the salary, bonuses, and other forms of payment an employee receives from an employer.

Price Ceiling

A regulation that sets the maximum allowable price for a particular good or service, intended to prevent sellers from charging high prices during demand spikes.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by government to affect the economy, markets or societal issues, which can include regulations, subsidies, and taxes.