A Researcher Was Interested in Studying the Possible Deterrent Effect

question 101

Short Answer

A researcher was interested in studying the possible deterrent effect of sentencing. A sample of 12 recidivists was compared with another sample of 12 who had stayed clean. Both groups had been convicted of distributing drugs and both groups had served time. For each subject the length of the previous sentence in months was found. $$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Non-Recidivists } & \text { Recidivists } \\36 & 60 \\48 & 72 \\54 & 59 \\32 & 35 \\66 & 56 \\45 & 55 \\37 & 42 \\46 & 57 \\35 & 60 \\42 & 64 \\28 & 97 \\24 & 28\end{array}$$
-Identify the independent variable.

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Definitions:

Autonomous

Having the ability or right to govern oneself or make one's own decisions, often reflecting independence and self-determination.

Protective Parent Figure

An individual who provides emotional and physical security to their child, guarding them against harm and fostering their development.

Cognitive Systems

Complex systems involved in the processing of information, encompassing functions such as perception, memory, judgment, and decision-making.

Internal Motives

Psychological drivers or desires that originate within an individual, guiding their behavior from the inside.