Which of the Following Research Findings Supports the Chivalry Thesis

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research findings supports the chivalry thesis?

• A) For a given criminal offense, women receive harsher sentences than men.
• B) Older women offenders are treated more aggressively than male offenders of the same age.
• C) Police are less likely to arrest women than men for similar activities.
• D) Women are more likely to commit small-scale property crimes than violent crimes.

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Definitions:

Catharsis

A psychological concept that suggests expressing or experiencing strong emotions can lead to a state of psychological relief or liberation.

Aggression

Aggression is behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to others, which can be physical or verbal.

Physical Injury

Harm or damage to the body resulting from external force or trauma.

Hostile

Characterized by antagonism or opposition, often manifesting through unfriendly or aggressive behavior.