One Danger of the System-Blame Orientation Is That It

question 47

Multiple Choice

One danger of the system-blame orientation is that it

• A) gives too much credibility to the idea that some individuals are malicious for psychological reasons.
• B) blames the victim.
• C) can present people as robots controlled totally by their social environment.
• D) has no explanation for social problems like poverty or recidivism.

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Definitions:

Psychological Test

A standardized measure of a sample of a person's behavior or mental processes, often used to assess aspects of personality, intelligence, or specific abilities.

Established Standards

Officially recognized criteria or benchmarks that are widely accepted and used for comparison or judgment.

Test-Retest Reliability

A measure of the consistency of a psychological test or assessment over time, indicating the stability of the results upon repeated applications.

Vocational-Interest Test

An assessment tool used to identify a person's preferences and interests in relation to various careers or occupations.