According to the Text, Easily Observable Characteristics Such as Race

question 2

Multiple Choice

According to the text, easily observable characteristics such as race should NOT be used for the purpose of classifying people as suspects because:

• A) large groups of innocent people are likely to be harassed as a result.
• B) suspects may mask themselves to obscure or alter visible characteristics.
• C) these characteristics can change over time.
• D) these characteristics are listed in identifying documents.

---

Definitions:

Self-Monitoring

A phase of self-management and an intervention technique. Self-monitoring involves the process of operationally defining a target behavior and having students observe and record its occurrence or absence while engaging in some activity or task.

Contingent Reinforcer

A reinforcement given only after a specific behavior is exhibited, thereby increasing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Operational Definition

The process of breaking down a broad concept into its observable and measurable component behaviors. For example, “aggression” becomes “hits peers with hand closed.” The purpose of operational definitions is to ensure that all involved parties are conceptualizing, recording, and measuring behaviors similarly.

Cueing Devices

Tools or signals used to prompt or guide a desired response or behavior.