What May Explain the Results from the Studies That Have

question 5

Multiple Choice

What may explain the results from the studies that have relocated adolescents from poor neighborhoods to more advantaged neighborhoods?

• A) Adolescents may encounter more discrimination in the new neighborhood.
• B) Parents of adolescents in more advantaged neighborhoods may monitor their children more vigilantly.
• C) Adolescents who moved to a new neighborhood may end up feeling less disadvantaged.
• D) More advantaged neighborhoods allow access to more resources than the poor neighborhoods do.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Theory

A psychological perspective emphasizing that behavior can be shaped by controlling the outcomes and consequences of that behavior.

Behavior

Actions, reactions, or conduct of individuals, often studied in psychology and behavioral sciences.

Agency Theory

A principle that describes the relationship between principals (such as shareholders) and agents (such as company executives), focusing on the contracts and costs involved in resolving conflicts of interest.

Principals

Individuals or entities that own, govern, or have significant authority within an organization or operation.