Question

The police arrest Susanne and charge her with arson. She confesses that she committed the crime because she was jealous and hated her neighbor. With which assumption of classical theory does Susanne’s confession correlate?
A.
People seek to minimize pain and maximize pleasure.
B.
People use free will to make their choices.
C.
People fear punishment.
D.
People are rational.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. People use free will to make their choices.

Explanation:

This is the assumption of classical theory with which Susanne's confession correlates. In this confession, we learn that Susanne decided to commit arson against her neighbour. We also learn that she did this because she hated her neighbour. Therefore, Susanne's confession shows that she was not coerced and that, instead, she used her free will to make her own choices.

Answer 2

A people seek to minimize pain and maximize pleasure