The Results of Burgess and Park's Study Using the Concentric

question 69

Multiple Choice

The results of Burgess and Park's study using the concentric circles in the city of Chicago resulted in:

• A) the finding that wherever the poorest people live will have the least amount of crime
• B) the finding that where the most wealthy people live will have the highest rates of property crime
• C) the finding that the crime rate will be the highest in the areas characterized by transition
• D) the finding that when people move from one zone to another, they take their criminal tendencies with them

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those from external groups, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Individual Performance

Individual performance is the measure of how well a person accomplishes their tasks or goals in a specific context, such as work or sports.

Group Polarization

A tendency for group discussion to shift group members toward an extreme position.

Extreme Position

Adopting a stance or opinion that is far from the moderate or average view, often without considering compromise.