In Her Study of Articles on Youth Crime That Appeared

question 47

Multiple Choice

In her study of articles on youth crime that appeared in Toronto newspapers, Sprott (1996) found that approximately ________ focused on violent crime.

• A) 60 per cent
• B) 70 per cent
• C) 80 per cent
• D) 90 per cent
• E) 95 per cent

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal

A physical state of heightened alertness and readiness, typically involving increased heart rate, blood pressure, and sensory alertness.

REM Activity

Rapid Eye Movement activity; a phase of sleep characterized by quick movements of the eyes, dream occurrences, and increased brain activity.

Placebo Effects

Positive changes in a person's condition after receiving a treatment with no therapeutic effect, due to their belief in the treatment's efficacy.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves, known as delta waves, which is associated with physical and mental restoration.