Research Suggests That Rates of Assault, Rape, and Robbery Against

question 70

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that rates of assault, rape, and robbery against those aged 12-19 years old are _____________the adult population as a whole.

• A)the same as
• B)two to three times lower than
• C)two to three times higher than
• D)more than six times lower than

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Definitions:

Theory Theory

The idea that children learn about the world by forming theories about it, which they test and then revise in light of new evidence.

Innate Modules

Cognitive structures in the brain, believed to be pre-wired from birth, that help individuals process information in specific domains such as language and social interaction.

Reasoning Skills

The cognitive abilities that enable individuals to analyze information, solve problems, and make logical decisions.

Short-term Memory

The part of the memory system where small amounts of information can be stored for a brief period of time.