Which of the Following Would Not Impact the Validity and Reliability

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not impact the validity and reliability of a study using agency records?

• A) discretion of prosecutors in who to charge and what counts to add
• B) decisions that are made by police officers to arrest verses give a warning
• C) recognition on the part of the researcher that criminal justice data is a composite of criminal behavior, ability to detect that behavior and decisions about system response to that behavior
• D) decisions made by probation officers to revoke on new crimes and not technical violations

Associate brain regions with their roles in emotional regulation and response to fear.

Determine the connections between various brain structures and body regulatory functions.

Recognize the significance of brain plasticity and its limits.

Understand the significance of the prefrontal cortex and its proportion in the human brain.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process ensuring that a participant is fully aware of all aspects of a procedure or experiment, including potential risks and benefits, before agreeing to participate.

Psychological Research

The systematic study of behavior, brain function, and mental processes through experiments and observation.

Unethical

Actions or behaviors that go against moral principles or professional standards, often causing harm or conflict.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is observed and expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.