Which Is Not a Common Reason That People Might Not

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which is not a common reason that people might not report their offenses in a self-report study?

• A) embarrassment
• B) fear of arrest
• C) fear of action
• D) a desire to skew the study

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Definitions:

Soviet Union

A former federal socialist state in Eastern Europe and northern Asia, existing from 1922 to 1991, known for its centralized economy and government.

Joseph McCarthy

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