Why Should One Always Read Crime Statistics with Caution

question 116

Multiple Choice

Why should one always read crime statistics with caution?

• A) People lie about being a victim of crime when they are not.
• B) Most criminals never go to prison.
• C) Crime statistics only include those crimes known to the police.
• D) Date rape statistics are believed to be inflated due to the nature of the woman knowing the man.

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Definitions:

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Aggressive Behaviour

Actions or attitudes that are hostile, destructive, or violent towards others or oneself.

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