Which of the Following Scenarios Best Reflects Kaplan's "Law of the Hammer

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best reflects Kaplan's "law of the hammer"?

• A) Police-reported crime data continue to be used by social scientists,despite knowledge of their weaknesses.
• B) Assaults and other violent crimes are underreported in crime statistics.
• C) "Hard" (quantitative)measures of crime are more accurate than "soft" (qualitative)measures.
• D) Crime resists measurement.

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Definitions:

Societal Encouragement

The support, promotion, or advocacy by society or its structures for certain behaviors, actions, or ideas.

Hippie Commune

A community, typically formed during the 1960s and 1970s, where individuals shared common interests, values, and lifestyles, often focusing on peace, love, and communal living.

Retreatism

A response to strain wherein individuals reject both societal goals and the means to achieve them, often leading to withdrawal from social norms and activities.

Shoplifting

The act of stealthily taking goods from a retail establishment without paying for them.