Asked by Priya george on May 13, 2024

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The text considered several plausible explanations for the failure of the Cambridge-Somerville project on preventing youth from going down a criminal path.What was one explanation that was suggested?

A) The project did not include a control (comparison) group.
B) Community sources of help (e.g., social services organizations) did not provide typical levels of support.
C) Problems of attrition-the least delinquent-prone boys dropped out-biased the outcomes in a negative direction.
D) The absence of a long-term follow-up meant that more subtle beneficial outcomes that might eventually emerge could not be examined.

Attrition

The reduction in the number of participants or personnel over time due to various factors such as dropout, retirement, or resignation.

Community Sources

Various local resources or entities that provide information, support, or services to the members of a community.

Cambridge-Somerville

A study designed to evaluate the long-term effects of early intervention in preventing delinquency.

  • Insight into reasons for the failure of intervention programs, including design and implementation issues.
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Caitlyn WilliamsMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
"Community sources of help (e.g., social services organizations) did not provide typical levels of support."