The Crime Rate Used in the UCR Is Based on a Population

question 37

Multiple Choice

The crime rate used in the UCR is based on a population of ____________.

• A) one million
• B) 100,000
• C) 10,000
• D) 1,000
• E) 10 million

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Definitions:

Weiner's Attributional Model

A framework explaining how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior and outcomes, impacting emotions and motivations.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, leading to the propagation of favorable traits.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Researchers who study the mind and behavior through the lens of evolutionary theory, focusing on how evolution has shaped psychological mechanisms.

External Attribution

Refers to the process of attributing a person's behavior to external factors, such as the situation or environment they are in.