Warden Smith supervises 2000 male inmates who are incarcerated for various reasons, including murder, rape, robbery, drugs, theft, and arson. He meets with every inmate who is sentenced to his prison to get an understanding of where each inmate came from and how he can possibly prevent recidivism.Joey is in prison for attempted murder. He got into a fight at a local bar with a man with whom he
was drinking some beers. The man made a comment about Joey's girlfriend and Joey just snapped and beat him until he was unconscious. Warden Smith asked Joey why he did not just walk away from this man who commented about his girlfriend. Joey explained to Warden Smith that he always saw his father and uncles handle disagreements by fighting. He says this is the only way he knows how to settle disputes. _______ theory best explains Joey's behavior.
A) ?Critical
B) ?Social learning
C) ?Psychodynamic
D) ?Choice
E) ?Life course
B
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A) Situational variables are powerful determinants of behavior. B) An individual's personality is more important than situational factors in determining behavior. C) Most people remain true to their principles, even when put into psychologically compelling situations. D) People do not easily become deindividuated.
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A. has at least a modicum of social value B. has no modicum of social value C. appeals to the prurient interest D. lacks serious literary value
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A) The findings of the Wickersham Commission B) The passage of the Metropolitan Police Act C) The lobbying efforts of Reverend Charles Parkhurst D) The reforming efforts of August Vollmer