Which of the Following Factors Has the Weakest Correlation with Crime

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors has the weakest correlation with crime and delinquency?

• A)race
• B)gender
• C)age
• D)socio-economic status

Distinguish between different types of research (basic, applied, cognitive).

Explain the role of traits in personality psychology.

Appreciate the significance of cultural and gender differences in psychological research.

Understand the evolutionary perspective on psychological traits.

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Definitions:

Delirium

An acute, usually reversible, mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech and hallucinations.

Terminally Ill

Describes a condition in which a disease is deemed incurable or untreatable and is expected to result in the death of the patient.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

A psychiatrist known for her theory on the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Laboratory Results

Data and findings derived from scientific experiments conducted in controlled environments for the purpose of research and diagnosis.