Research Has Shown That Child Molesters Are More Likely to Confess

question 85

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that child molesters are more likely to confess their sexual thoughts about children if they:

• A) are paid money.
• B) are treated kindly.
• C) are under strong pressure to express socially desirable responses.
• D) believe they are attached to a lie detector.

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Definitions:

Propriate Striving

The effort to achieve goals that are consistent with one's self-image and essential aspects of the personality, as outlined by Gordon Allport.

Factor Analysis

A statistical method used to identify clusters of related variables, often applied in psychology to explore underlying factors in personality, intelligence, and other areas.

Statistical Analysis

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