Mark Often Steals Items from Walmart and Sells Them for Cash

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mark often steals items from Walmart and sells them for cash on the street.He argues that his actions are not wrong because judges in courts,who pass judgement on people committing crimes,commit more serious crimes.Which of the following neutralization techniques is Mark using to support his actions?

• A)Condemnation of the condemners
• B)Denial of victim
• C)Denial of injury
• D)Denial of responsibility

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Definitions:

Tertiary Circular Reactions

The stage in infant development, according to Piaget, characterized by the purposeful adaptation of established schemes to new situations.

Mental Representations

Internal cognitive symbols that stand in for objects, events, or concepts, allowing individuals to mentally simulate and think about those entities.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a concept developed during infancy.

Cognitive Advancement

The development and improvement in mental processes such as thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.