The Racial-Ethnic Group with the Largest Numbers in Jail Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

The racial-ethnic group with the largest numbers in jail is ______.

• A) white non-Hispanics
• B) black non-Hispanics
• C) Hispanics of any race
• D) Asian Americans

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Definitions:

Functional Analysis

A method in behavioral psychology for identifying the causes and purposes of behaviors by analyzing their antecedents and consequences.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, involving biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces.

Behavior Modification Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to change undesirable behaviors through the use of learning techniques such as reinforcement.

Unconscious Motivating Forces

Internal drives and desires that influence behavior and thought processes without the individual’s conscious awareness.