recidivism rate

the frequency with which delinquent or criminal behavior recurs or patients relapse. It is sometimes used as a marker of the effects of interventions; for example, the percentage of people who commit rape following treatment intended to reduce the likelihood of committing this crime would indicate the effectiveness of the treatment.

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February 28th 2025

coaction task

any performance, competition, work assignment, or other goal-oriented activity that individuals execute in the presence of one or more other individuals who are performing a similar type of task. Examples include an aerobics exercise session and students taking a written test in a classroom. Compare audience task.