Which of the Following Reasons Could Contribute to an Offender

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons could contribute to an offender being denied probation?

• A)Conviction of multiple charges
• B)Were on parole at the time of their arrest
• C)Using a weapon during the commission of a crime
• D)All of these

Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of survey research.

Identify alternatives to random assignment in experiments.

Explain how confounding variables affect internal validity in experiments.

Describe the rationale behind random assignment in experiments.

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Definitions:

Imaginary Audience

A psychological concept where an individual believes that his or her actions are the center of others' attention, common in adolescence.

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, often leading to better learning strategies and problem-solving skills.

Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning

A cognitive process involving forming hypotheses based on observations and then logically deducing the consequences to test these hypotheses.

Moral Orientation

An individual's inherent or learned disposition towards understanding, interpreting, and acting upon moral issues.