The Text Presents Information from a Research Project on the Relationships

question 25

Multiple Choice

The text presents information from a research project on the relationships between crime, poverty, and age. After controlling for age, the relationship between crime and poverty was found to be________.

• A) spurious.
• B) direct.
• C) interactive.
• D) intervening.

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Definitions:

Demotivator

An aspect or condition that reduces motivation or enthusiasm.

Reward

Benefits, compensation, or recognition given to employees in exchange for their work, performance, or a specific achievement.

Behavior

The way an individual or group responds or behaves in reaction to stimuli coming from outside or within.

Primary Reinforcer

An innately satisfying stimulus, such as food or comfort, that fulfills a basic biological need and does not require learning to be effective.