A Construct Is an Unobservable or Latent Variable That Can

question 39

True/False

A construct is an unobservable or latent variable that can be defined in conceptual terms that can be measured directly.

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Definitions:

Recidivism

The act of relapsing into a previous condition or mode of behavior, especially criminal behavior, after attempting to change.

Rehabilitation

The process of helping an individual achieve the highest level of function, independence, and quality of life possible after illness, injury, or imprisonment.

Incarceration

The state of being confined in a prison or similar facility as a form of punishment following conviction for a crime.

Conformity Pressure

The social influence exerted on individuals to make them comply with the norms or behaviors of a group.