According to Myers,many Disadvantaged Youths Find Pride and Identity in Gang

question 86

Multiple Choice

According to Myers,many disadvantaged youths find pride and identity in gang affiliations,which is their way of

• A)justifying their racial discrimination.
• B)justifying their religious discrimination.
• C)establishing social dominance.
• D)seeking self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Appeals to Tradition Fallacy

A logical fallacy that argues something is correct or better simply because it is traditional or has always been done.

Gambler's Fallacy

The erroneous belief that the outcome of a random event is influenced by previous outcomes, such as believing that a string of losses increases the likelihood of an imminent win.

Utilitarian Theory

A philosophical theory stating that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined in terms of the well-being of sentient entities.

Kantian Theory

A philosophical doctrine based on the works of Immanuel Kant, emphasizing the importance of morality, ethics, and duty, guided by reason and categorical imperatives.