In a Study of Private Prisons by Camp and Gaes

question 3

Multiple Choice

In a study of private prisons by Camp and Gaes (2002) , it was found that private prisons ______.

• A) experienced more problems with escapes
• B) were safer than state prisons
• C) paid their employees more than state prisons
• D) experienced less staff turnover than federal prisons

Identify and understand ethical guidelines suggested by the American Psychological Association for conducting research with both human participants and animals.

Comprehend the historical development of psychology, including the contributions of key figures like Wilhelm Wundt and Sigmund Freud.

Understand the scientific method's role in psychology, including the importance of empirical evidence, replication, and critical thinking.

Recognize the importance of ethics in psychological research, including informed consent, the right to withdraw, debriefing, and the justification of deception.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural-Graded Influences

factors that affect individuals differently based on their social class, culture, ethnicity, or interaction with the social environment.

History-Graded Influences

Events or societal changes that impact cohorts differently, depending on their periods of birth, affecting individuals' development and experiences.

Sensitive Periods

Specific times in an individual's development during which they are more responsive to certain types of environmental stimuli or learning.

Critical Periods

Specific times during organism development when the organism is particularly susceptible to certain environmental stimuli or experiences.