One Theory Explaining Why Some Groups Suffer Higher Victimization Rates

question 37

Multiple Choice

One theory explaining why some groups suffer higher victimization rates than others calls attention to exact locations rather than the general lifestyle of particular individuals and is known as the _____ factor

• A) risky lifestyles
• B) deviant place factor
• C) equivalent groups
• D) social ecology

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Definitions:

WARP

stands for Weak Axiom of Revealed Preference, a principle in consumer theory that states if a consumer prefers bundle A to bundle B when both are affordable, then the consumer will not choose B when A is affordable.

Lender

A person, organization, or entity that provides funds to others under the agreement that the funds will be repaid, typically with interest, over a specified period.

Utility-Maximizing

The process or behavior of selecting the combination of goods and services that provide the highest utility or satisfaction to an individual, given their budget constraint.

Present Value

The worth at present of a future money amount or sequences of cash flows, applying a specified rate of return.