Researchers Who Favour Income as a Measure of Social Class

question 112

Multiple Choice

Researchers who favour income as a measure of social class use either amount of income, or ______ as an indicator.

• A) value of assets
• B) source of income
• C) amount given to charity
• D) number of homes owned

Understand the role of mental state, including mens rea, in establishing criminal responsibility.

Evaluate the impact of mental disorders on the likelihood of incarceration and the challenges of mental health care in prison populations.

Appreciate the complexities involved in the intersection of psychology and law, particularly in the context of the insanity defense.

Differentiate between temporary insanity and the influence of substance abuse on criminal responsibility.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In research, the outcome factor that is measured to test the impact of variations in the independent variable.

Manipulation

In psychology, refers to the attempt to influence or control others' behaviors or emotions for one's own purposes, often without their awareness.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon made as a starting point for further investigation.