Martinson's results and conclusions received widespread support because which of the following:
A) there was little research available aside from Martinson's work
B) the results provided overwhelming support
C) given the prevailing social context people were ready to hear what they already "knew to be true"
D) the high quality study ensured that the results were true

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Martinson's conclusions were in line with the prevalent belief that rehabilitation did not work and punishment was necessary. This belief was so deeply ingrained in the social context that people were ready to accept Martinson's conclusions without questioning them.

Martinson's Results and Conclusions Received Widespread Support Because Which of the Following