Which Example Would Most Likely Be Considered Criminal in the United

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which example would most likely be considered criminal in the United States?

• A) Shannon injures her partner while sparring in martial arts class
• B) Zach hits his wife returning home from a cocktail party
• C) Talia slaps her 4-year-old son at the market
• D) Steve slams into his neighbor's car while backing out of the driveway

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Definitions:

Sociometer Model

is a psychological theory suggesting that self-esteem is an internal gauge of the degree to which one is included versus excluded by others.

Self-Esteem

An individual’s subjective assessment of their own worth or value.

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Social Species

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