Which of the Following Is True of the Child-Saving Movement

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the child-saving movement?

• A) Child savers were interested only in the welfare of abused and neglected children
• B) Child savers believed in treatment, not punishment
• C) Child savers disputed the concept of parens patriae
• D) Child savers advocated the incarceration of dangerous juveniles in adult facilities

Understand the implications of tax changes on labor supply decisions.

Assess how tax policy can influence the behavior of economic agents.

Understand the concept and measurement of consumer surplus.

Recognize the impact of market changes (supply and demand) on consumer surplus.

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Definitions:

Labeling

The act of identifying or describing someone or something in a specific way, often simplifying complex individuals or ideas into single terms or categories.

Harlow (1958)

Refers to the year psychologist Harry Harlow published his seminal research on maternal-separation, dependency needs, and social isolation experiments with rhesus monkeys, highlighting the importance of caregiving and companionship.

Cloth

A flexible material made by weaving, knitting, pressing, or bonding fibers together, used for making items like clothing, drapery, or bedding.

Wire Surrogate

Reference to an experiment in developmental psychology by Harry Harlow, which showed that infant monkeys preferred a cloth-covered surrogate mother to a wire one, even when the latter provided food, highlighting the importance of comfort and security in attachment.