Fear of Witchcraft Accusations Would Best Be Categorized As

question 24

Multiple Choice

Fear of witchcraft accusations would best be categorized as:

• A)A formal mechanism of justice.
• B)An informal mechanism of social control.
• C)A use of psychology by authorities to control unwanted society members.
• D)Irrational,since witches do not exist in any society.
• E)The best way to avoid being the victim of a witch or sorcerer.

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Definitions:

Target Behavior

A specific behavior that a treatment or intervention aims to change or improve.

Shapiro and Skinner

refers to individuals in the field of psychology, with Skinner being known for his work in behaviorism and Shapiro possibly referring to a researcher or context that is not widely recognized without additional context.

Covert Observation

Covert observation is a research method in which the subject(s) are unaware that they are being observed, allowing researchers to study behavior in a natural setting without influence.

Unobtrusive

Pertaining to methods or approaches that are not invasive or noticeable, often used in observational research to avoid influencing subjects.