Artie and His Wife Are Making Some Important Financial Decisions

question 87

Multiple Choice

Artie and his wife are making some important financial decisions and cannot seem to agree on what they should or should not do. The preference for avoiding certain types of risks is consistent with ____ theory.

• A) error management
• B) Freudian "death wish"
• C) learned helplessness
• D) reactance

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Definitions:

Bruce Western

A sociologist known for his research on the American criminal justice system, poverty, and inequality.

Secondary Deviance

Deviant behavior that occurs when an individual accepts the label of deviant and acts accordingly, often as a result of societal reactions.

Differential Association Theory

A sociological theory that suggests individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance.

Deviant Cultures

Groups or societies that adopt behaviors and norms that significantly differ from or challenge those of the mainstream society.