In Her Correlational Study,Professor Niles Discovered a Relationship Between Gang

question 120

Multiple Choice

In her correlational study,Professor Niles discovered a relationship between gang members and violence.Professor Niles can safely conclude that:

• A) belonging to a gang causes one to be violent.
• B) being violent causes one to join a gang.
• C) gang members were not nurtured as infants.
• D) gang membership and violent behavior tend to occur together.

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A psychological philosophy that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment.

Mechanical Repetition

The act of repeating an action or a set of words mindlessly or without understanding, often for learning or practice.

Objective Sensations

Perceptions that correspond to external stimuli and are not influenced by personal feelings or interpretations.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology where the introduction of a positive stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.