Michael- They aren't referring to any stats. At least the reports I heard didn't mention any at all except listing the recent stories. They just stated that these killings had increased and then, in their own minds, made a correlation - since both are happening now. But I haven't seen any credible evidence that there has been any increase- except in journalists looking to blame pretty much anything on the economy- hey, that's it! There has been an increase in bad journalism - it's been caused by the financial hard times which has weighed heavily on their journalistic integrity. Yeah- that the ticket! Michael- I think you are correct that they don't have any data and are just looking for a story. Bad times, must be a bad story. But I'm not expecting any such thing. What about the guy who won the lottery and donated it to charity? I could name any of a 100 other such good things- all have happened since the recession- it just isn't a good fit to "if it bleeds it leads" or other such journalistic (?) rules of thumb. Tim _______________________________ Timothy O. Shearon, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Psychology The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID 83605 email: [email protected]
teaching: intro to neuropsychology; psychopharmacology; general; history and systems "You can't teach an old dogma new tricks." Dorothy Parker -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sat 4/18/2009 9:25 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] Super bowl Sunday/Today Tipsters have buried the idea that domestic violence peaks on Superbowl Sunday. But the recent killings in a variety of situations are being commented upon as due to the recession.Inquisitive minds appear to be looking for the "job loss" and "anticipatory job loss" excuses and many are jumping on the recession bandwagon for explanations.Is there supportive evidence to conclude that there is a markedly increase in crime nowadays ? And should we expect a resurgence of Dillinger,Bugsy Siegal,Ma Baker, and Bonnie and Clyde characters? What's your read on recent crime stats? Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
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