Of All Demographic Variables, Which Is the Best Predictor of Criminality

question 25

Multiple Choice

Of all demographic variables, which is the best predictor of criminality?

• A) age
• B) race
• C) gender
• D) socioeconomic status

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Definitions:

Top-Down

An approach or process that starts from the general to the specific, often used in information processing or organizational decision-making.

Bottom-Up

An approach or process that begins with specific details or elements and builds up to a comprehensive picture or understanding.

Feature Analysis

The process of breaking down and examining the elements or structure of information, often used in cognitive psychology to understand how people recognize patterns and objects.

Processing

In psychology, refers to the operations carried out by the brain to interpret and organize sensory information into meaningful patterns.