Shaw and McKay's examination on the relationship between juvenile delinquency rates and neighborhood characteristics concluded that

A. there is an inverse relationship between the two.
B. there is an indirect relationship between the two.
C. there is no relationship between the two.
D. there is a direct relationship between the two.


Answer: D

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A) In developed countries with more women in positions of power, girls are better at math than boys. B) Girls with higher levels of testosterone do better at math than those with lower levels. C) In developed countries with more men in positions of power, girls are better at math than boys. D) Girls can be equally proficient in math compared with boys, but require more time to study.

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SocialismĀ is defined as

A. an economic system under which all property is communally owned and no social distinctions are made on the basis of people's ability to produce. B. an economic system under which the means of production and distribution are collectively owned. C. an economic system in which the people compete freely, within minimal government intervention. D. an economic system in which the means of production are largely in private hands and the main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profits.

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