Which of the Following Is True About the Link Between

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the link between delinquency and the trait of impulsivity in 13-year-old boys?

• A) Boys in lower socio-economic neighbourhoods were more likely to engage in delinquent behaviours regardless of whether they ranked high in impulsivity.
• B) Boys who ranked high in impulsivity were more likely to engage in delinquent behaviours regardless of whether they lived in a high or low socio-economic neighbourhood.
• C) Boys who ranked high in impulsivity were more likely to engage in delinquent behaviours if they also lived in low socio-economic neighbourhoods.
• D) Research has been unable to determine whether a link exists between impulsivity and delinquent behaviours.

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Definitions:

Mental Energy

Mental energy refers to the cognitive resources and exertion needed to perform mental tasks, often associated with the capacity for concentration and mental effort.

Psychic Energy

In psychoanalysis, a vital force that powers the mind and motivates behavior, distributed among the id, ego, and superego.

Empirical Scrutiny

The rigorous examination and verification of facts through observation and experimentation.

Psychoanalysts

Professionals trained in psychoanalysis who study how unconscious motives and conflicts shape feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.