Given the Research on General Trends in the Relationship Between

question 46

Multiple Choice

Given the research on general trends in the relationship between climate and crime (and ignoring absolutely everything else you know about these cities and these crimes) , which of the following statements is most likely to be true? ​

• A)There are more attempted murders in London than in Hawaii.
• B)There are more murders in London during a warm spring than during a cool spring.
• C)There are more identity thefts in San Francisco than in Tokyo.
• D)There are more cases of insurance fraud in Moscow than in Dubai.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theory proposed by Hans Selye delineating a three-stage process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress.

Alarm Reaction

The initial phase in the body's response to stress, characterized by the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.

Exhaustion

A condition of intense mental or physical tiredness, typically caused by excessive stress or overexertion.

Immune System

The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against infection, disease, and foreign substances.