How Do Hirschi and Gottfredson Explain the Motivations of White-Collar

question 12

Multiple Choice

How do Hirschi and Gottfredson explain the motivations of white-collar criminals?

• A)White-collar criminals are motivated by the ease of white-collar crime.
• B)White-collar criminals are motivated by the same forces that drive other criminals.
• C)The motivations of white-collar criminals have little to do with personal gain.
• D)The motivations of white-collar criminals are to fit in with corporate culture.

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Definitions:

Punisher

Anything that follows a response and weakens it or decreases the probability that it will occur.

Strengthens

To make or become stronger or more resilient, often used in the context of physical, emotional, or mental attributes.

Weakens

To diminish in strength, effectiveness, or power.

Primary Reinforcement

A stimulus that satisfies a basic biological need and inherently reinforces a behavior, such as food for hunger.