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According to modern criminological studies, which of the following is the determinant aspect of white-collar crime?
Suggested Answer: C
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22 comments · newest first
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Leontine
10 months ago
Cultural ties can influence, but not the main factor!
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Lawana
10 months ago
I disagree, social class plays a huge role too!
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Arleen
11 months ago
Really? I didn't expect that answer.
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Felice
11 months ago
Wait, I thought criminal history mattered more?
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Mozell
11 months ago
Definitely C, organizational opportunity is key.
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Tomas
11 months ago
I’m really torn between criminal history and organizational opportunity. I know white-collar criminals often have no prior records, but does that mean criminal history is less important?
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Lisbeth
12 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think it pointed towards social class being influential, but I’m leaning towards organizational opportunity for this one.
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Angelica
12 months ago
I feel like cultural ties might play a role too, but I can't recall any specific studies that emphasize it over organizational opportunity.
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Ligia
12 months ago
I think I remember that organizational opportunity is a big factor in white-collar crime, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most determinant aspect.
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Aretha
1 year ago
Social class could also be a factor, since white-collar criminals tend to be from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. But I'm not sure if that's considered the "determinant" aspect, so I'll have to weigh the options carefully.
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Huey
1 year ago
Organizational opportunity definitely seems like the most relevant answer here. White-collar criminals often exploit their positions of power and access within companies to commit their crimes.
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Christene
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know white-collar crime is often tied to organizational opportunities, but I'm not sure if that's considered the "determinant" factor. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Sylvie
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I think the key is to focus on the "determinant aspect" part and consider what factors are most influential in white-collar crime.
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Jina
1 year ago
I'm going with D) Social class. Isn't that what white-collar crime is all about? The elite getting away with things the average person could never do?
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Irma
1 year ago
I see your point, but I think it's more about C) Organizational opportunity.
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Raelene
1 year ago
True, but isn't it a mix of both? Social class shapes access to those opportunities.
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Jolanda
1 year ago
I agree with all of you. White-collar crime is complex, can't just pick one factor!
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Chaya
1 year ago
Yeah, D) Social class definitely plays a role, but opportunities are key in these organizations.
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Amie
1 year ago
I agree with Yvette, because white-collar crimes often occur within organizations.
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Shanda
1 year ago
C) Organizational opportunity is clearly the right answer here. White-collar crimes are all about exploiting the system and your position of power.
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Rebecka
1 year ago
A) Cultural ties
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Yvette
1 year ago
I think the determinant aspect of white-collar crime is organizational opportunity.