One Study Concluded That as Many as One in ___

question 24

Multiple Choice

One study concluded that as many as one in ___ Americans leaving jail or prison is seriously mentally ill.

• A) three
• B) five
• C) eight
• D) ten

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Definitions:

Delay Gratification

The ability to postpone immediate pleasure or satisfaction in order to gain a more valuable reward in the future.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, including the growth and development of an organism or the development of physical, emotional, or intellectual qualities over time.

Preconventional Morality

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development, where behavior is guided by consequences and external rewards.

Impulse Control

The ability to resist or delay an urge to perform an act that could be harmful to oneself or others.