At a Local High School, Increased Patrols of the Smoking

question 45

Multiple Choice

At a local high school, increased patrols of the smoking area of the schoolyard have resulted in a significant decrease in drug dealing. There has also been a decrease in incidents of bullying in the schoolyard. What is the term for this impact of the patrols?

• A)displacement
• B)discouragement
• C)extinction
• D)diffusion of benefits

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Definitions:

Norm-based Intervention

A strategy that aims to change behavior by altering perceived norms about what is typical or acceptable within a group.

Quasi-experimental Design

A research design that resembles an experimental design but lacks random assignment to control and experimental groups.

Process Evaluation

An assessment that aims to understand the dynamics of how a program or intervention was implemented and operated.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A social psychological phenomenon where a majority of group members privately reject a norm, but assume incorrectly that most others accept it.