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False positive and false negative rates in self-reported intentions to offend: A replication and extension

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  • Exum, M. Lyn
  • Bailey, Diana
  • Wright, Eric L.

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Studies of criminal decision making commonly rely on college students’ self-reported intentions to commit a hypothetical offense. The current study evaluates the predictive validity of these intentions to offend.

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  • Exum, M. Lyn & Bailey, Diana & Wright, Eric L., 2014. "False positive and false negative rates in self-reported intentions to offend: A replication and extension," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 42(1), pages 1-9.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:42:y:2014:i:1:p:1-9
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2013.09.003
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