Given the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Various Measures of Delinquency

question 17

Multiple Choice

Given the strengths and weaknesses of the various measures of delinquency, Agnew and Brezina draw the following conclusion about trends in delinquency:

• A) rates of serious property crime increased from the mid- to late 1990s to 2014
• B) rates of serious property crime decreased from the mid- to late 1990s to 2014
• C) rates of serious violence increased in the mid- to late 2000s
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Cogito Ergo Sum

A philosophical statement by René Descartes, which translates to "I think, therefore I am," used to demonstrate the existence of the self and consciousness.

Carpe Diem

A Latin aphorism usually translated as "seize the day," encouraging individuals to make the most of the present moment without concern for the future.

Redistribution Of Income

The transfer of income from certain individuals or groups to others through mechanisms such as taxation, welfare, and government policies.

Equity

The concept of fairness and justice within the processes, distribution, and outcomes in society or specific situations.