After His Property Was Vandalized by a Small Group of Teenagers,Mr.Mahmood

question 2

Multiple Choice

After his property was vandalized by a small group of teenagers,Mr.Mahmood concluded that most teenagers are irresponsible and delinquent.Mr.Mahmood ought to be reminded that accurate generalizations depend on

• A) a realization that random events may not look random.
• B) detecting cause-effect relationships.
• C) the observation of representative samples.
• D) the selection of samples from a skewed population.

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Definitions:

Drive

An innate, biologically determined urge to attain a goal or satisfy a need.

Delay Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later, often greater reward.

Delay Gratification

The capacity to withstand the urge for an instant gratification in favor of a future reward.

Immediate Reward

A reward received directly after completing a task or activity, often motivating future behavior.