Take the issue of stealing. The point of view of society as a whole is that if some people get away with stealing, then others may be tempted to steal also, and chaos can result. What concept does this best illustrate?
A)Reinforcement theory
B)The social allergy effect
C)The bad apple effect
D)The propinquity effect

Question

Take the issue of stealing. The point of view of society as a whole is that if some people get away with stealing, then others may be tempted to steal also, and chaos can result. What concept does this best illustrate? ​
A)Reinforcement theory
B)The social allergy effect
C)The bad apple effect
D)The propinquity effect

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is the bad apple effect, which suggests that one person's negative behaviors can influence others within a group, leading to a broader impact on the group's conduct, similar to the idea that one "bad apple" can spoil the bunch. This concept is relevant to the scenario where societal concern is that if some individuals get away with stealing, it may encourage others to do the same, potentially leading to widespread disorder.

Take the Issue of Stealing