Evaluations of Scared Straight Programs Revealed That

question 15

Multiple Choice

Evaluations of Scared Straight programs revealed that

• A) they were not implemented as intended
• B) none of them reduced crime and some had adverse outcomes
• C) they were not cost-effective
• D) they deterred more chronic offenders than first-time offenders

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Definitions:

Free-Floating Anxiety

A chronic sense of worry or anxiety that is not directed towards any particular object or situation, often resulting in a persistent feeling of unease or dread.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of one's life.

Phobic Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things, significantly impacting daily functioning.