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What Is the Difference Between the Elderly's Beliefs About the Likelihood

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What is the difference between the elderly's beliefs about the likelihood they will be the victim of a crime and actual rates of victimization? Discuss at least two factors that can account for differences between perception and reality.


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Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that people are motivated by a hierarchy of needs starting from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Self-esteem

Is the subjective judgment or evaluation of one's own worth, encompassing beliefs and emotions such as pride and shame.

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