Which of the Following Best Represents the Focus of Early

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the focus of early theories of women's crime?

• A)the structural features of their society
• B)biological differences between men and women
• C)power differentials between men and women
• D)the gendered nature of the roles of men and women

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Definitions:

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments, as defined in the theory of operant conditioning.

Successive Approximation

A behavioral strategy that rewards closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior.

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, leading to steady and consistent responses.

Self-Actualization

The attainment of an individual's abilities and potential, seen as an essential motivation or demand inherent in every person.