COHN COMPILED FINAL STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Most people live in a paranoia that CORRECT ANSWER we live in a crime infested dangerous society Why do people keep guns in their house or have concealed carry? CORRECT ANSWER They think that one day it will make a difference Two groups that fear crime the most CORRECT ANSWER Women and the elderly Truth about our society's safety CORRECT ANSWER We live in one of the safest societies today but not the safest. Those are Switzerland, Japan, and Singapore. They have crime rates of basically zero Why don't people report the crimes they are a part of? CORRECT ANSWER They believe the police can't do anything or catch the people who did it Why are surveys about crimes you've committed inefficient? CORRECT ANSWER They turn people into "badasses" who lie about what crimes they've actually committed to make themselves look cool. You should ask, "What's been done to you?" in order to get an accurate outlook on crime. Percent of victims to violent crimes each year CORRECT ANSWER Less than 1% Percent of rape victims each year CORRECT ANSWER Less than .02% Less than .04% of just women