What Is Documented in the Evaluation Studies of Intensive Supervision

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is documented in the evaluation studies of intensive supervision probation programs?

• A)Most program participants were prison-bound offenders.
• B)Recidivism rates were lower when a rehabilitation component was included.
• C)Program participation led to a decrease in criminal activity.
• D)Re-arrest rates of program participants decreased when they were placed under increased control.

Recognize the processes of extinction, habituation, and sensitization and their roles in learning.

Comprehend the impact of reinforcement (positive and negative) and punishment on behavior.

Distinguish between the various schedules of reinforcement and their effects on behavior.

Understand the role of stimuli control, discriminative stimuli, and stimulus generalization in learned behaviors.

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