Risk Assessment Instruments Classify Youth According to Their Likelihood of Delinquent

question 27

True/False

Risk assessment instruments classify youth according to their likelihood of delinquent offending.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with the formation of new memories and is involved in learning and emotions.

Temporal Lobes

Structures in the cerebral cortex that are located just above the ears and are involved in hearing, language processing, and memory.

Declarative Memory

A type of long-term memory concerning the recall of factual information, such as events, words, and concepts.

Rehearsal

The cognitive process of repeatedly practicing or going over information to keep it in memory.