In the Large-Scale Pittsburgh Study, Which of the Following Variables

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the large-scale Pittsburgh study, which of the following variables was associated with homicidal violence?

• A) Carrying a weapon
• B) A conduct disorder diagnosis
• C) Selling hard drugs
• D) All of the above
• E) Only A and C

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Definitions:

Availability Heuristic

A psychological shortcut that leverages the readily available examples in someone's consciousness when deliberating on a particular matter, concept, methodology, or decision.

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Framing Effect

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