The Broken-Window Phenomenon Suggests That

question 39

Multiple Choice

The broken-window phenomenon suggests that

• A) broken windows is a signal of community unrest.
• B) all buildings with broken windows that remain unrepaired will eventually become crack houses.
• C) disorder and crime thrive when it appears that "no one cares."
• D) police should increase patrols in areas where there is substandard housing.
• E) none of the preceding

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