A Researcher Study of Baltimore Neighborhoods Showed That Those with Lower

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Multiple Choice

A researcher study of Baltimore neighborhoods showed that those with lower median household income experience a higher teen pregnancy rate.After reading this,someone concludes that a teenager with low income is more likely to get pregnant.What is the name of this mistaken conclusion?

• A) Selection bias
• B) Information bias
• C) Confounding
• D) Ecologic fallacy
• E) Group misinterpretation

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Harmful to Society

Having a negative impact on the social fabric, potentially leading to adverse effects on community well-being, trust, and cohesion.

Labeling

Labeling refers to the practice of identifying and naming an individual or group based on certain characteristics or behaviors, often leading to stereotyping.

Disordered Behaviors

Actions or patterns of actions that are abnormal, dysfunctional, or symptomatic of a mental disorder.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

Expectations about a situation or individual that lead to behaviors which cause those expectations to come true.