In the context of psychology and crime, which of the following is a basic assumption of social psychology?
A. People are able to justify improper or even criminal behavior by convincing themselves that it is actually acceptable behavior.
B. People find it much easier to justify improper behavior when they are acting alone rather than when they are acting in groups.
C. The criminal instinct is pervasive only in people from low socioeconomic communities.
D. The way people view themselves is independent of how they think others view them.
Answer: A
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