Your Authors Give Several Examples of How Research in Human

question 80

Multiple Choice

Your authors give several examples of how research in human development has shaped social policies in the United States of America. Which social policy issues have NOT, according to your text, been affected by research on human development?

• A) ​elimination of typical newborn immunizations because they are no longer medically necessary
• B) ​the elimination of a mandatory retirement age
• C) ​the Americans with Disabilities Act
• D) ​methods for determining whether an adolescent offender should be tried as a juvenile or an adult

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Definitions:

Misuse of Legal Procedure

The improper use of legal processes for ulterior motives, rather than for legitimate legal reasons.

Malicious Prosecution

A legal claim or tort made when an individual initiates a criminal or civil case against someone else without proper grounds, and with intent to cause harm.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

The act of intentionally providing false information with the aim of persuading someone to enter into a contract.

Defamatory Letter

A written communication that unfairly harms the reputation of the person or entity to whom it is directed.