Studies Examining the Effects of Child Abuse on Delinquency Indicate

question 2

Multiple Choice

Studies examining the effects of child abuse on delinquency indicate that:

• A) most abused individuals become delinquent
• B) child abuse slightly decreases the likelihood for delinquency
• C) neglect may have a stronger effect on delinquency than other types of abuse
• D) child abuse is a very strong predictor of delinquency
• E) the effects of physical abuse on delinquency are much stronger than the effects of other types of abuse

Discuss the methodology and implications of classical and operant conditioning experiments.

Identify the principles of classical conditioning and its components.

Understand the concept of locus of control and its psychological implications.

Explain the processes of habituation, generalization, and discrimination in learning.

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