The Calculated Likelihood That a Youth at One Stage in the Juvenile

question 18

Multiple Choice

The calculated likelihood that a youth at one stage in the juvenile justice process would reach the next stage is called:

• A)transitional probability
• B)compound probability
• C)transitional risk
• D)compound risk

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Definitions:

Extinction

In the context of behavioral psychology, it refers to the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when it is no longer reinforced.

Behaviorist Approach

A learning theory that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned, emphasizing the importance of external stimuli and reinforcement.

Observable Behavior

Refers to actions or reactions of an individual or system that are visible and measurable.

Cognitive Activities

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