Laura lives in an area in which women are frequently victims of violent crimes, but she was the top student in her self ­defense class. In terms of Lawton and Nahemow's model, she has

a. low environmental press.
b. high alienation.
c. high competence.
d. unrealistic expectations.


ANSWER: c

Sociology

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