Which of the Following Does NOT Illustrate a Class-Dominant Theory

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT illustrate a class-dominant theory?

• A)The disparity in severity of sentencing for pure cocaine and crack cocaine is so large because pure cocaine is more often used by upper-class White people while crack cocaine is more common among poor Black people.
• B)The passage of marijuana decriminalization legislation is deterred by powerful lobbying efforts of the pharmaceutical industry.
• C)Individuals turn to robbery and larceny because they lack legitimate educational and employment opportunities.
• D)Tagging graffiti on a building is considered a crime because of American notions of private property.

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Definitions:

Schachter And Singer Theory

A theory of emotion which suggests that physiological arousal occurs first, followed by the identification of the reason for this arousal which then leads us to experience and label the emotion.

James-Lange Theory

A hypothesis proposing that emotions are the outcome of physical responses to occurrences.

Placebos

Inert substances or treatments given to a participant in an experiment, lacking any specific pharmacological effect, used as a control to test the effectiveness of drugs.

Epinephrine Injections

Medical treatments involving the administration of epinephrine, a hormone and medication, to address severe allergic reactions, among other uses.