Quinn Et Al

question 120

Multiple Choice

Quinn et al.(1993) examined the abilities of 3- and 4-month-old infants.After looking at a series of photographs of cats, the infants were shown two new photos, one of a cat and one of a dog.They looked longer at the photograph of the dog.This indicated that infants this age __________.

• A)like dogs better than cats
• B)were bored with the cat photos
• C)could categorize
• D)were not sure what dogs were

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Definitions:

Social Control Theory

A theory of crime, proposed by Travis Hirschi, that posits that strong social bonds increase conformity and decrease deviance.

Travis Hirschi

A criminologist who developed the Social Control Theory, proposing that strong bonds to society encourage conforming behavior and reduce the likelihood of deviance.

Crime

A violation of a norm that has been codified into law.

Structural Functionalism

A sociological perspective that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, focusing on the functions of each part in maintaining the whole.