Explain the learned helplessness theory conceptualized by Lenore Walker

What will be an ideal response?


In the learned helplessness theory women accept their powerlessness in intimate partner battering situations due to gender-role socialization that induces a false belief that they cannot escape from the situation. The feeling of powerlessness may be reinforced by the "happy family" cultural stereotype as well.

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Mapping crime geographically is now a major ________ in crime analysis.

A. command decision B. problem C. burden D. indispensable tool

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Rebecca is a 37-year old black woman standing in front of Judge Johnson in absolute disbelief that she has not received a life sentence for killing her husband while he slept. She was in an abusive marriage. Instead, she received a 5-year sentence. How can you best explain Judge Johnson's decision?

a. Judge Johnson is also black and therefore has more sympathy. b. Older offenders get sentenced to lesser punishments than the young. c. Minorities are sentenced to more prison time than whites. d. Women are more likely to be treated leniently.

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The blurring of one?s professional mission is known as mission

What will be an ideal response?

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A common term for the police practice of committing perjury by falsely testifying that an arrested drug defendant threw away drugs in the presence of the officer is/are ______________ cases

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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