Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)From 1900 to 1935, the U.S. experienced a sustained increase in criminal activity.
• B)Organized gangs flourished in the largest cities of the U.S. in the early 1900s.
• C)The first criminal gangs formed before the Civil War in urban slums.
• D)All of the above statements are true.

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Definitions:

Afraid

A feeling of fear or anxiety about a possible or imminent event or situation.

Cognitive Arousal Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are a result of the interaction between cognitive interpretations of a situation and levels of physiological arousal.

Appraisal

An evaluation process through which an individual assesses the significance of a particular situation, event, or stimulus.

Physical Arousal

A bodily state of increased physiological activity or readiness, often accompanied by heightened emotions and senses.