The Southern United States Has Had Higher Homicide Rates Than

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Southern United States has had higher homicide rates than the rest of the country. Cohen and Nisbett (1994, 1997) have explained this in terms of:

• A) relative deprivation among illegal immigrants.
• B) more material wealth derived from valuable resources.
• C) high temperatures.
• D) a culture of honour.

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