MrAcosta's Son Jose Is a Menace

question 58

Multiple Choice

Mr.Acosta's son Jose is a menace.He is cruel to animals and often shoplifts.In attempting to explain Jose's morals,Mr.Acosta says,"I think that his moral habits were learned by watching bad television shows." Mr.Acosta's comments are best associated with the _____ view concerning moral behavior.

• A)psychodynamic
• B)evolutionary
• C)social learning theory
• D)cognitive developmental

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Definitions:

Negligence

A failure to behave with the level of care that someone of ordinary prudence would have exercised under the same circumstances, resulting in harm to another party.

Malfeasance

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

U.S. Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of federal law.

Congress

The legislative body of a country, often bicameral, responsible for making laws, deciding on the national budget, and overseeing the government.