PSYC 3450 Study Guide - Final Guide: Attribution Bias, Primary Motive, Critical Role
5 Apr 2016
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Homicide rates in europe decline 50-100 fold over previous 5 centuries. Generally shows that towards modern era, the rates have decreased in homicide rates. Italy used to be really high, england rates were always lowest. Beheading of duke (1553)- used to be a source of entertainment! In the 70s rates peaked, and have been declining ever since. Could be decreasing because of abortion control now versus then. If unwanted babies were born, they often grew up to become delinquents, they were neglected, aggressive. Cross-cultural differences in violence (1992 rates): text in terms of murders, us is highest bc of access to weapons, social media and influences encourage violence. Japan has some of the most violent media but among the lowest numbers of violence! because collective culture, not individualist/narcissistic like us. How violent are we as a city(toronto) stats canada homicide rates per 100 000 in 2006. Less disparity between rich and poor (vs. average wealth and standard of living)
