If a Researcher's Claim That the Likelihood of Recidivating Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

If a researcher's claim that the likelihood of recidivating is higher for ex-offenders who are unable to find legitimate employment, that would be a(n) ______.

• A) nomothetic explanation
• B) idiographic explanation
• C) spurious statement
• D) intervening variable

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Definitions:

Minutes of Age

Refers to the very short period after a living being's birth, highlighting the immediate time frame.

Attachment Formation

The process during early childhood by which infants develop close and enduring emotional bonds with their caregivers, crucial for healthy social and emotional development.

Months of Age

A measurement of an individual's age in months, often used to track development milestones in infants and young children.

Difficult Temperament

A personality style characterized by high levels of emotional reactivity and difficulty in adapting to new situations or modifying behavior in response to environmental changes.