Power differentials are evident in how victims of crime are treated.When the victims are wealthy,white,and male,law enforcement officials are ___________ efforts to apprehend the perpetrator,as contrasted with cases in which the victims are poor,black,and female.
A) more likely to put forth more extensive
B) less likely to put forth less extensive
C) statistically to put forth the same
D) not likely to put forth any more

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The statement indicates that power differentials exist, and law enforcement officials are more likely to put forth more extensive efforts to apprehend perpetrators when the victims are wealthy, white, and male. Therefore, choice A, which indicates that law enforcement officials are more likely to put forth more extensive efforts, is the best choice.

Power Differentials Are Evident in How Victims of Crime Are