Under One of the Oldest Models for Conceptualizing Forensic Treatment

question 36

Multiple Choice

Under one of the oldest models for conceptualizing forensic treatment, the responsivity principle explains that:

• A) treatment programs should be tailored to fit individual traits and needs of each offender.
• B) interventions should address dynamic risks or criminogenic traits directly linked to behavior.
• C) highest level of treatment resources should be used to target the highest risk offenders.
• D) treatments should target offender's preferences and goals thus motivating improvements.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.