Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Arguments

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments that Nye made in explaining the onset of delinquency?

• A)Delinquency is not motivated by the resulting gains,but prevented by the relative costs of alternative benefits.
• B)Weak controls free the person to commit delinquent acts by lowering their cost relative to available alternatives.
• C)People are motivated to achieve goals quickly but are prevented from doing so by laws and customs.
• D)People are intrinsically conformist,but social controls implemented by the state are still necessary.

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Definitions:

Sucking Reflex

An automatic response in which an infant sucks on anything placed in their mouth.

Reflex

An involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement in response to a stimulus, without conscious thought or deliberation.

Obtain Food

The process of acquiring foodstuffs for consumption, through various means like purchasing, farming, or hunting.

Grasping Reflex

An involuntary movement or response wherein an infant closes their fingers around an object placed in their hand.