Dr Spielmann Is Reading Several Students' Essays on Aggression

Multiple Choice

Dr. Spielmann is reading several students' essays on aggression. Which of the following students is most accurate in describing trends in crime rates and the prevalence of warfare?

A) Niall: "The American crime rate continues to rise. Similarly, warfare is becoming more common, having increased 50% worldwide."
B) Otto: "While the American crime rate continues to rise, warfare is becoming less common around the world, its prevalence having dropped by 50%."
C) Pat: "The prevalence of warfare worldwide has remained unchanged. In contrast, the American crime rate has fallen over the past 15 years, though this trend may be slowing or reversing."
D) Rosemary: "The prevalence of warfare worldwide has dropped by half. In recent years, the American crime rate has also fallen, though this trend may be slowing or even reversing."