Which Type of Crime Is LEAST Typical of Crimes Committed

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which type of crime is LEAST typical of crimes committed by women?

• A) violent crime
• B) petty thefts
• C) public order offenses
• D) prostitution

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response when it is no longer reinforced.

Reinforcement

The process by which stimuli strengthen behaviours.

Positive Reinforcer

An environmental stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the probability of that behavior occurring again in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards for desired behavior.