A Father Suggests That His Son's Low Marks in School

question 250

Multiple Choice

A father suggests that his son's low marks in school are due to the child's laziness.The father has made

• A) an external attribution.
• B) a distinctive attribution.
• C) an internal attribution.
• D) a situational attribution.

Appreciate the role of sociological research in understanding patterns of criminal behavior and societal responses.

Examine historical and contemporary examples to illustrate variation in the definition and treatment of deviance.

Understand the sociological theories explaining the origins and perpetuation of deviance and crime.

Recognize how societal perceptions of harm influence the legal and social response to deviant acts.

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Definitions:

Demand Decreases

A situation where the quantity of a product or service sought by buyers is less than it was previously, often leading to lower prices.

Supply Increases

Supply increases refer to a situation in which the availability of a product or service in the market rises, which can be due to factors such as improved production methods or increased raw material availability.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded.