Which Statement Most Accurately Summarizes Broken Windows Theory

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately summarizes broken windows theory?

• A) crime is a matter of free choice
• B) Individuals who frequently engage a higher proportion of risky activities are at a higher risk of victimization.
• C) Informal social control strategies by residents reduce neighborhood crime rates.
• D) Signs of disorder breed additional disorder.

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Definitions:

Denial

An ego defense mechanism in which a person fails to acknowledge unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Impulses

Sudden, involuntary urges to act or react that can drive behavior without conscious planning.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates between the desires of the id, the realities of the external world, and the moral standards of the superego.

Libido

A term that describes one's overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity.