Recent research indicates that there is a relationship between temperature and aggression. As temperatures increase ________

A) nonviolent crimes, such as burglary and car theft, decrease
B) violent crimes, such aggravated assault and homicide, decrease
C) nonviolent crimes, such as burglary and car theft, also increase
D) crimes such as rape at first increase, then decrease
E) violent crimes, such as aggravated assault and homicide, also increase

Answer: E

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