Question

Assuming that social networks reduce criminal behavior, one plausible hypothesis would be that:

a. people who live in cities should be more likely to be victimized.
b. cities should have larger social networks than rural areas.
c. people who live in cities should be more likely to commit crimes.
d. people with few friends should be more likely to commit crimes.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is:C. People with few friends should be more likely to commit crimes

Number of friends usually consistent with lesser chance of depression and higher chance of obtaining help during troubles. Even though this may not applicable all the time, We can assume that people with lesser friends are more likely to experience the opposite, which increase the potential to be criminals.