Which Scenario Illustrates the Bad Apple Effect

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which scenario illustrates the bad apple effect?

• A)Denny has always been a bit deviant. Since he has been deviant at many times and in many situations, he is likely to be deviant many more times and in many more situations in the future as well.
• B)Tanya experiences social rejection by her peers. As a result, she begins to shoplift and vandalize buildings.
• C)Fifth-grader Ursula began playing pranks on her teacher about a month ago-throwing things at him when his back was turned and making derogatory jokes at his expense. Now, the class is in mayhem because gradually everyone else in the class began copying her.
• D)Edwin is eight, and he experiences social rejection by his peers. As a result, he learns to socially reject other children as soon as he meets them.

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Definitions:

Compounded Semiannually

Interest calculated and added to the principal amount twice a year, leading to interest on interest.

Present Value

The worth at present of an upcoming monetary sum or flow of cash, given a predetermined return rate.

Maintenance Payments

Periodic payments made for the upkeep or support, often legally mandated in cases like alimony or child support.

Compounded Quarterly

The process of calculating interest added to the principal balance of an investment or loan every three months, leading to interest earned on interest.