Which of the Following Is Not an Example of the Paradox

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of the paradox of fear?

• A) Women have lower victimization levels than men, but higher levels of fear of crime.
• B) The elderly have higher levels of fear of crime than the young, but lower victimization levels.
• C) Women have higher levels of perceived risk of victimization than men, but lower victimization rates.
• D) Men have higher levels of fear of crime then the elderly, but lower victimization levels.
• E) All of the above are examples of the paradox of fear.

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