In comparison to official crime statistics, how much "less serious crime" is reported using self-report measures?

A) at least twice as much
B) at least ten times as much
C) approximately half as much
D) approximately the same amount

Less Serious Crime

Offenses that are considered less severe in nature, typically punishable by less severe penalties than felonies, such as minor theft or vandalism.

Self-Report Measures

Assessment tools that rely on individuals' own accounts of their feelings, behaviors, and experiences.