Elliott Receives a Very Harsh Sentence for Committing a Minor

question 72

Multiple Choice

Elliott receives a very harsh sentence for committing a minor crime.The hope is that he will think twice before committing another crime.This tactic is called:

• A) retaliation.
• B) deterrence.
• C) retribution.
• D) reform.

Understand the basic theories and models of social stratification and status attainment, including Blau and Duncan's and Wright's analyses.

Identify and explain the critical distinctions in class theory, particularly between property owners and non-owners, and how these distinctions impact power and opportunities.

Comprehend the functional and conflict theories of stratification and how they explain the distribution of rewards and roles within society.

Assess the importance of family background, education, and individual achievements in determining occupational success and status.

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Definitions:

Purposefully

Acting with a clear intention or aim; deliberately.

Trial-and-Error Experiments

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Sensorimotor Period

The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, ranging from birth to approximately 2 years of age, where infants learn through sensory experiences and manipulating objects.

World Around Them

The environment and circumstances in which individuals live and interact, encompassing both physical and social aspects.