When an Ex-Convict Returns to a Life of Crime, This

question 24

Multiple Choice

When an ex-convict returns to a life of crime, this is known as ______.

• A) rehabilitation
• B) back-sliding
• C) specialization
• D) recidivism

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Definitions:

Probability

A numerical assessment between 0 and 1 indicating how probable it is for an event to take place.

Expected Value

The weighted average of all possible values of a random variable, with weights being their respective probabilities.

Probability

A measure quantifying the likelihood of a specific event occurring, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Von Neumann-Morgenstern Utility Function

A utility function that assumes individuals can rank their preferences under uncertainty, used in expected utility theory to describe choices.