A test of the predictive validity of hypothetical intentions to offend

Researchers commonly use hypothetical intentions to offend as proxies for real-world offending behavior. The current study examined the predictive validity of these hypothetical intentions, as well as the consequences of using offending intentions in statistical models of decision-making. Undergradu...

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Authors: Exum, Myron Lyn (Author) ; Layana, M. Cristina (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: [2018]
In: Journal of crime and justice
Year: 2018, Volume: 41, Issue: 2, Pages: 136-154
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