During the 1970s, There Developed the Incorrect Belief That ______

question 38

Multiple Choice

During the 1970s, there developed the incorrect belief that ______ in regard to rehabilitating youthful offenders.

• A) nothing worked
• B) treatment worked
• C) expensive programs worked
• D) tough love programs worked

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Definitions:

Parent Management Training

A treatment approach for conduct disorder in which therapists combine family and cognitive-behavioral interventions to improve family functioning and help parents deal with their children more effectively.

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative behaviors through various techniques, such as conditioning and reinforcement.

Conduct Disorder

A mental health disorder diagnosed in children and adolescents characterized by a persistent pattern of disruptive and violent behaviors.

Juvenile Delinquency

Antisocial or criminal behavior by individuals who are under the age of juvenile court jurisdiction, typically 18 in most countries.