Researchers Have Reported Finding a Positive Relationship Between Experiencing Childhood

question 10

Multiple Choice

Researchers have reported finding a positive relationship between experiencing childhood victimization and __________.

• A) Personal income.
• B) Juvenile delinquency.
• C) Teen pregnancy.
• D) Parental substance abuse.
• E) Test scores.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, either through positive or negative means.

Law of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Tone

The quality or character of sound.

Shock

A sudden and often intense disturbance of the mind, emotions, or sensibility due to a traumatic event or unexpected news.