What Is the Most Common Form of Larceny/theft in the United

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is the most common form of larceny/theft in the United States?

• A)pocket-picking
• B)purse snatching
• C)theft of bicycles
• D)theft from motor vehicles

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Definitions:

Conformity

Adjusting one’s behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard.

Informational Social Influence

Influence resulting from one’s willingness to accept others’ opinions about reality.

Chameleon Effect

The unconscious mimicry of the postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors of one's interaction partners.

Groupthink

The mode of thinking that occurs when the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.