Although Differences Between the UCR and the NCVS Abound, the Greatest

question 16

Multiple Choice

Although differences between the UCR and the NCVS abound, the greatest distinction between the two is:

• A) the ability of the NCVS to identify crimes committed against those under the age of twelve.
• B) the ability of the UCR to identify the social dimension of fear.
• C) the ability of the UCR to measure unreported crime.
• D) the ability of the NCVS to measure unreported crime.

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Definitions:

Brains

are the complex organs located in the skulls of vertebrates, functioning as the center of the nervous system, controlling thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

Virtually Identical

Being nearly the same in every way, especially in appearance or quality.

Synapse

A junction between two nerve cells, where impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth.