Sound Policy and Practice Must Be Shown Empirically to Be

question 3

True/False

Sound policy and practice must be shown empirically to be effective in achieving stated goals such as reduction of recidivism.

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Definitions:

Excitatory Strength

The level of potential or ability of a stimulus to produce a response or a desired behavioral effect.

Drive State

A psychological state that motivates an organism to satisfy a physiological need, such as hunger or thirst.

Habit Strength

The strength of the connection between a particular environmental stimulus and a specific response.

Hull

Refers to Clark L. Hull, a psychologist known for his work in drive theory and behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of rigorous scientific methods in psychological research.