The Social Push Hypothesis Refers to Which of the Following

question 35

Multiple Choice

The social push hypothesis refers to which of the following?

• A)Antisocial behavior in the absence of psychosocial risk factors is most likely biologically based.
• B)Those unable to tie social emotions with cognition are likely to be egocentric and deceitful.
• C)Criminal behavior is part of a general pattern of life characterized by irresponsibility.
• D)The relationship between IQ and crime works via poor school performance.

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Definitions:

Incubation

A period of subconscious processing that contributes to problem-solving and creative thinking, often occurring after a period of active work on a problem.

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.

Convergent Thinking

A thought process that aims at arriving at a single, correct solution to a problem.

Affinitizing

The process of grouping related information or ideas into categories to better analyze or understand them.