Which of the Following Collection Methods Can Be Called the Nearest

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following collection methods can be called the nearest data source to actual delinquent behavior?

• A) court data
• B) victim data
• C) official data
• D) self-report data

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about 2 years of age, where infants learn about the world through their sensory experiences and motor actions.

Substage

denotes a division or phase within a larger developmental stage or process, often characterized by specific milestones or achievements.

Primary Circular Reaction

A repetitive action in infants aimed at experiencing a desired effect, such as sucking or grasping, part of sensorimotor development stages proposed by Piaget.

Involuntary Actions

Actions that occur without the individual's conscious choice, often reflexive or automatic bodily functions like breathing or the heartbeat.