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What is the middle class measuring rod?
What is the middle class measuring rod?
- An economic policy
- A concept explaining class-based evaluation (correct)
- A standard for measuring academic success
- A tool for measuring wealth
What does 'replaced success with' refer to?
What does 'replaced success with' refer to?
status
What is meant by status frustration?
What is meant by status frustration?
Doing everything you're told to and not being able to achieve it
What does reaction formation involve?
What does reaction formation involve?
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What is non utilitarianism?
What is non utilitarianism?
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How is malicious crime defined?
How is malicious crime defined?
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What does negativistic behavior imply?
What does negativistic behavior imply?
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Study Notes
Middle Class Measuring Rod
- A concept developed by Cohen; it describes a standard of evaluation applied to children from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Lower-class children are assessed based on the same criteria as wealthier peers, leading to feelings of frustration due to unequal opportunities.
Status Replacement
- In discussions of social achievement, success is often substituted with status, emphasizing social standing rather than personal accomplishment.
Status Frustration
- A state of dissatisfaction arises when individuals follow societal expectations yet fail to achieve their desired goals, resulting in a sense of inadequacy.
Reaction Formation
- This psychological response occurs when individuals unable to attain their desires resort to theft or other illicit actions as a means to obtain what they want.
Non-Utilitarianism
- Criminal behavior may occur without practical purpose; individuals might commit crimes simply for enjoyment or thrill rather than material gain.
Malicious Behavior
- Refers to crimes motivated by spite or intended harm, highlighting a deliberate intent to cause distress or injury to others.
Negativistic Behavior
- Engaging in actions that oppose societal norms can be viewed as justified; this behavior is perceived as correct simply because it counters established societal expectations.
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