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The Southern United States has had higher homicide rates than the rest of the country. Cohen and Nisbett (1994, 1997) have explained this in terms of:

A) relative deprivation among illegal immigrants.
B) more material wealth derived from valuable resources.
C) high temperatures.
D) a culture of honour.

Culture Of Honour

A culture that endorses male violence as a way of addressing threats to social reputation or economic position.

Homicide Rates

measure the occurrence of homicide incidents within a particular population or geographical area, often expressed per 100,000 individuals per year.

Relative Deprivation

A sense of having less than we feel entitled to.

  • Gain insight into the role of cultural distinctions in shaping psychological phenomena, including cognitive dissonance and the development of social identification.
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