Which of the Following Statements Concerning Crime Rates and the Prison

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning crime rates and the prison population is TRUE?

• A) Crime rates and the prison population have both declined since 1991.
• B) Crime rates and the prison population have both increased since 1991.
• C) Crime rates and the prison population have both been stable since 1991.
• D) Crime rates have increased and the prison population has decreased since 1991.
• E) Crime rates have decreased and the prison population has increased since 1991.

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Definitions:

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory receptors located near the surface of the skin that detect temperature, pain, and touch stimuli without specialized structures.

Temperature

A physical quantity that expresses hot and cold. It is a measure of the thermal energy per particle of matter or radiation.

Proprioception

The body's ability to perceive its own position in space, important for coordination and balance.

Golgi Tendon Organs

Sensory receptors located at the junctions of muscles and tendons that monitor tension developed in muscles and help prevent muscle damage.