Which of the Following Is NOT a Structural Explanation of the Overrepresentation

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a structural explanation of the overrepresentation of Aboriginal peoples in criminal offending and the criminal justice system in Canada?

• A)Aboriginal cultures are structured differently from the dominant Euro-Canadian culture in content and/or manner of expression.
• B)First nations reserves have inferior educational systems.
• C)Aboriginal communities have been colonized by the dominant Euro-Canadian population.
• D)Aboriginal people are excluded from mainstream society due to racism.

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Definitions:

Negative Emotions

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Impulsive Behaviors

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Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental disorder featuring changeable emotional responses, behavioral patterns, and connections with others.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A comprehensive cognitive-behavioral treatment that aims to help people with complex psychological disorders to manage their emotions and reduce conflict in relationships by combining principles of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.