Which of the Following Describes Tools Measuring Cognitive Patterns That

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes tools measuring cognitive patterns that are supportive of offending?

• A)Data from both male and female offenders, as well as meta-analyses, indicate that the PICTS is correlated with previous offending.
• B)Data from both male and female offenders, as well as meta-analyses, indicate that the PICTS is unreliable and is not predictive of future adjustment and release outcome.
• C)The Measure of Offending Thinking Styles focuses on offender thinking styles, and, unlike PICTS, follows a pattern of appropriate scientific development and validation comparable.
• D)The general approach involving the appraisal of thinking styles and cognitive "errors" among offenders has done little to address rehabilitation needs.

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