In General, the Main Policy Implication of Social Conflict Theory

question 16

Multiple Choice

In general, the main policy implication of social conflict theory is

• A) Social action programs to reduce social disorganization will lead to a decline in crime
• B) Programs to enhance self-control and build prosocial bonds will prevent crime
• C) Bring about social change and redistribute the wealth in society, and crime rates will fall
• D) Develop ways to influence personality characteristics and crime will decrease

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Definitions:

Peripheral Cue

Peripheral cue pertains to a method of persuasion that involves non-central elements of a message or situation, such as the attractiveness of a speaker, which can influence attitudes without deep cognitive processing.

Autokinetic Effect

A visual phenomenon where a stationary, small point of light in a dark room appears to move due to involuntary eye movements.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that proposes two primary pathways of persuasion: a central route and a peripheral route.

Heuristic/Systematic Model

Theory that posits two routes to persuasion, via either conscious or automatic processing.