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Science 21 November 2008:
Vol. 322. no. 5905, p. 1175
DOI: 10.1126/science.322.5905.1175a
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CRIMINOLOGY:
Study Shows How Degraded Surroundings Can Degrade Behavior

Constance Holden

In a series of cleverly designed experiments reported in a paper published online by Science this week, researchers found that if people see one norm or rule being violated (such as graffiti or a vehicle parked illegally), they're more likely to violate others--such as littering, or even stealing.

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