Which of the Following Would Not Be an Example of an Evidence-Based

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be an example of an evidence-based policy?

• A) the use of CCTV in public entertainment districts to reduce property crime
• B) acquaintance rape of college students
• C) underage drinking
• D) Compstat

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Definitions:

Shoplift

The act of stealing goods from a retail establishment without paying for them.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the effect of personality or disposition and underestimate the influence of situational factors when explaining others' behavior.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

Attitude-change path in which people are influenced by incidental cues, such as a speaker’s attractiveness.

Belief-Based Feelings

Emotions that are deeply rooted in personal convictions and values, influencing an individual's psychological state.