Which of the Following Was a Problem with or Criticism

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a problem with or criticism of the first study that purportedly showed a statistically significant deterrent effect?

• A) the failure to compare the effectiveness of capital punishment with that of particular prison terms
• B) the finding that the deterrent effect does not hold if the years between 1965 and 1969 are omitted from the statistical model
• C) the use of aggregate United States data which ignores important regional differences
• D) the failure to consider the possible influences of racial discord, the Vietnam conflict, the sexual revolution, and increased handgun ownership
• E) all of the above are problems or criticisms

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Definitions:

Moving Toward

Connecting with others as a way of dealing with anxiety.

Moving Away

Trying to find peace by avoiding others and escaping conflict.

Basic Fault

A lack of connection between the child and mother that can later impact adult relationships.

Split Object Image

A concept in psychology referring to the mental representation a person has of another being, divided between positive and negative perceptions.