Which of the Following Statements Best Outlines the Nature of Correlates

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best outlines the nature of correlates of criminal behaviour?

• A) Correlates provide concrete information about what causes crime and why crime varies across geographic region.
• B) Each correlate has connection with criminal behaviour but no single factor explains any particular crime.
• C) The strongest predictors of crime rates tend to be the correlates of geographic location and school attendance among teens.
• D) It takes a complex set of statistical methods to interpret data related to correlates of crime.

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Definitions:

Core Knowledge Perspective

A theory in cognitive development that posits children are born with an innate, basic understanding of the world.

Infants

Very young children, typically under one year of age, who are in the earliest stage of human life.

Stimuli

External or internal changes that influence the sensory organs, leading to a response from the body or brain.

Formal Education

Structured learning that takes place within an academic institution, such as schools or universities, following a set curriculum.