Why Do Institutions Form

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why do institutions form?

• A)to ensure consistency and continuity
• B)to complicate social life
• C)to quickly formalize social norms
• D)to maintain the status quo

Examine the strategies used by corporations to avoid legal consequences and their ethical implications.

Explore the mechanisms of social control and their effectiveness in deterring white-collar and corporate deviance.

Understand the process of neutralization techniques employed by white-collar criminals.

Identify the characteristics and common practices of white-collar criminals based on empirical studies.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which behavior is strengthened or weakened by reinforcement or punishment.

Respondent Conditioning

Another term for classical conditioning, emphasizing the response aspect of the conditioning process.

Inefficient Way

A method or process that does not achieve desired outcomes with minimal waste of time, resources, or effort.

Observational Learning Approach

A theory suggesting that people can learn new behaviors by watching others without direct experience.