Which Phenomenon Has Been Used to Explain the Crime Drop

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which phenomenon has been used to explain the crime drop in the 1990s?

• A) the cohort effect
• B) The Hawthorne effect
• C) the aging out phenomenon
• D) the maturation phenomenon

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Definitions:

Sensory and Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (sensory neurons) and those that control muscle movement (motor neurons).

Somatic

Relating to or affecting the body, especially as distinct from the mind or emotions.

Autonomic

Relating to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Meninges

The three protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, including the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.