Which Statement Best Describes Recent Crime Trends in Canada

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes recent crime trends in Canada?

• A) Most of the crime reported in 2014 was violent rather than property crime.
• B) The rate of crime has increased in recent years.
• C) The crime rate has remained unchanged in recent years.
• D) Both the crime rate and the rate of severity have been declining.

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Definitions:

Trait Theory

A psychological perspective that focuses on the identification and measurement of consistent personality characteristics (traits) that vary among individuals.

Allport

Refers to Gordon Allport, a psychologist known for his theory of personality that emphasized the uniqueness of the individual and the concept of personal traits.

Personality

An individual's distinct and consistent patterns of feeling, thinking, and behaving.

Functional Autonomy

A concept introduced by psychologist Gordon Allport, suggesting that some behaviors might start with an external motive but become self-sustaining or autonomous over time.