Shaw and McKay's Findings Rejected ______ Because It Is Obvious

question 41

Multiple Choice

Shaw and McKay's findings rejected ______ because it is obvious that the culture is not what influences crime and delinquency but rather the criminogenic nature of the environment.

• A)the Chicago School of criminology
• B)social Darwinism
• C)concentric circles
• D)natural areas

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Definitions:

Aversive Inferiority Feelings

Negative feelings about oneself that arise from comparisons with others perceived as superior, leading to low self-esteem or jealousy.

Adlerian Therapy

A psychological approach developed by Alfred Adler, focusing on childhood influences, feelings of inferiority, and the pursuit of significance.

Adlerian Therapists

Therapists who practice Alfred Adler’s Individual Psychology, focusing on the individual’s sense of belonging and striving for significance.

Fictional Finalisms

A concept in Adlerian psychology referring to imagined life goals that guide an individual's behavior and development, despite not being realistically achievable.