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emphasis on money in modern life may contribute to the high rate of crime. Crimes against
property constitute over 90 percent of all major offenses known to the police. The importance
attached to the getting of money and the significance of social status on an economic basis is
one of the prevalent beliefs in this country. The important thing for many people seems to be
how to get as much money as possible quickly and yet stay out of prison.
Answer the following questions:
1)What is the most important factor that leads to crime?
2)What causes mental conflict in an individual?
3)When is mental conflict most acute?
4)What other social causes contribute to crime?
5)Why is there more crime in larger cities than in smaller towns?

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