Which of the Following Individuals Is More Likely to Be

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is more likely to be diverted away from conviction and incarceration?

• A) a murderer
• B) a juvenile delinquent
• C) a parolee
• D) a third striker

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Definitions:

Validity

The ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure.

Reliability

The ability of a test to yield nearly the same score when the same people are tested and then retested on the same test or an alternative form of the test.

Ego Defense

Psychological strategies employed by the ego to protect itself from anxiety and unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual expresses feelings that are the opposite of their unconscious desires.