Administrators at a county's juvenile hall have implemented a reward program to decrease disruptive behavior during meal times. The scientific approach would primarily dictate that the program
A. discusses the immediate practical implications and poses new questions.
B. integrates theoretical concepts to eliminate ambiguity.
C. be thoroughly assessed to measure the intended result.
D. covers theoretical issues concerning social behavior.
Answer: C
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