Santiago works as a police officer and has noticed the high correlation between drinking and arrests for serious crimes. What may be the most likely reason for this correlation?
a. Alcohol, by increasing inhibitions, may encourage people to turn to crime.
b. Chronic alcoholics are bored with their jobs and may turn to crime for excitement.
c. Heavy drinking causes men to have increased testosterone, which contributes to criminal behavior.
d. The values and self-image of chronic heavy drinkers tend to change as their condition worsens, and they are more likely to associate with criminals or delinquents.
d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. historical structures b. religion c. economics d. patterns of behavior
A movement known as __________ works to improve environments for communities
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In the context of the consequences of abuse, those who witness violence in their homes are:
A. more likely than others to have lower social and cognitive competence. B. more likely than others to have lower rates of delinquent activities. C. less likely than others to have violent relationships as adults. D. less likely than others to have problems of depression when they become adults.