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

Social Allergy Effect

A psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to irritating behaviors in close relationships leads to increasing annoyance.

Bad Apple Effect

The notion that one wrong person can corrupt a group, leading to overall negative behaviors.

Propinquity Effect

The tendency for people to form friendships or romantic relationships with those whom they encounter often.