Which of the Following Is True Regarding Violent Crime

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding violent crime?

• A) Violent crime is increasing and is random in terms of who is victimized.
• B) Violent crime is decreasing and is random in terms of who is victimized.
• C) Violent crime is increasing and is not random in terms of who is victimized.
• D) Violent crime is decreasing and is not random in terms of who is victimized.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy where an aversive stimulus is removed following a desired behavior, increasing the frequency of that behavior.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future, often used in behavior modification strategies.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral technique involving the addition of a favorable stimulus following a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of it being repeated.

John Lewis

An American civil rights leader and politician known for his work in voter registration drives, the Civil Rights Movement, and as a U.S. Representative.