The Hotter the Weather, the More Muggings Tend to Occur

question 180

Multiple Choice

The hotter the weather, the more muggings tend to occur. This means that:

• A) hot weather and crime are uncorrelated.
• B) heat causes violent behaviours.
• C) hot weather and crime are positively correlated.
• D) hot weather and crime are negatively correlated.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The component of memory where small amounts of information can be stored for a short period of time, typically seconds to minutes.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobe of the brain involved in decision making, planning, and personality expression.

Hippocampus

A critical brain structure involved in the formation of new memories and is also associated with learning and emotions.

Amnesia

A condition characterized by a partial or total loss of memory.