The National Trajectory Project Is Studying People Accused of Being

question 109

Multiple Choice

The National Trajectory Project is studying people accused of being NCRMD in BC, Ontario, and Quebec. People in this study are more likely to have

• A)prior criminal convictions than mental health hospitalizations.
• B)prior mental health hospitalizations than criminal convictions.
• C)been aggressive against the police than family members.
• D)been reconvicted over a three year period than a substance use problem.

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Definitions:

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining one's own or others' behaviors based on external, situational factors rather than personal characteristics.

Heider

Refers to Fritz Heider, an influential psychologist known for his work on attribution theory, focusing on how people perceive and explain causes of behavior.

Situational Influences

External factors or circumstances that can affect an individual's behavior, decisions, and attitudes.

Task Difficulty

The perceived level of challenge presented by a task, which can affect motivation and performance.