Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Part of the Conflict

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT part of the conflict theory of deviance?

• A) Class conflict affects deviance.
• B) Those in power decide what is deviant and how it will be punished.
• C) The lower class does not share the goals of the upper and middle classes.
• D) Economic inequality leads to crime.

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Definitions:

Social Dominance Orientation

A personality trait which predicts social and political attitudes, emphasizing a preference for hierarchy in the social structure and domination over lower-status groups.

Need for Structured Knowledge

The desire or preference for organized and coherent information in order to understand complex phenomena or concepts better.

Right-Wing Authoritarianism

A personality and ideological framework characterized by submission to authority, aggression towards out-group members, and adherence to societal conventions.

Need for Structured Knowledge

A cognitive requirement where individuals seek organized and coherent information to understand complex phenomena or situations.