All of the Following Are True Regarding the Legal Boundary

question 79

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true regarding the legal boundary between childhood and adulthood except:

• A) the legal boundary between childhood and adulthood is very clear and consistent.
• B) there are many inconsistencies in the legal boundary between childhood and adulthood.
• C) once an adolescent is designated as an adult, she or he is also subject to a new set of laws and will be treated differently.
• D) in some instances, attaining adult status brings with it more lenient treatment under the law, whereas in others, it may be associated with harsher treatment.

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Definitions:

Successive Approximations

A method in behaviorism used to shape behavior by rewarding actions that are closer to the desired behavior.

Free Will

The ability to choose between different possible courses of action unimpeded.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is exhibited, leading to quicker acquisition of the behavior.

Intermittent Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which rewards or consequences are given out at irregular intervals to modify behavior.