Most of the Research on the Causes of Delinquency Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

Most of the research on the causes of delinquency is based on:

• A) experiments
• B) observational studies
• C) official documents
• D) surveys

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Definitions:

Fiedler's Contingency Model

A leadership theory proposing that effective group performance depends on the proper match between a leader's style of interacting with subordinates and the degree to which the situation gives control and influence to the leader.

Least-preferred Co-worker

The least-preferred co-worker is a term from Fiedler's contingency theory, referring to the person a leader has least preferred to work with, used to measure the leader's task or relationship orientation.

Leadership Style

The approach and manner in which a leader directs, motivates, guides, and manages groups of people, influencing how they achieve objectives and shape organizational culture.

Fiedler's Contingency Model

A theory proposing that effective leadership depends on the situational context and the match between the leader’s style and specific situational variables.