Which of the Following Is a Basic Assumption of Ecological

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a basic assumption of ecological analysis?

• A) Crime rates are a function primarily of policing activities in communities.
• B) Social systems, such as neighborhoods, have qualities that exist apart from the characteristics of individuals who constitute those social systems.
• C) Social psychological factors are key predictors of crime rates.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Person

A hypothetical individual used as a legal standard, representing how a typical person would responsibly act in certain circumstances.

Manifest Assent

The clear indication through words or actions by a person that they agree to the terms or conditions of an agreement.

Fraud

Intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual.

Duress

A broader term referring to the use of force, threats, or undue pressure by one party to compel another to act in a manner they would not ordinarily do.