After-School Programs Are Designed to Reduce Criminal Activity; Research Has

question 67

True/False

After-school programs are designed to reduce criminal activity; research has found that these programs do in fact reduce crime rates.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation exercises.

In Vivo Treatment

A form of therapy or treatment conducted in the natural environment of the patient, as opposed to a laboratory or other controlled setting.

Phobias

Extreme, irrational fears of specific objects, creatures, or situations that lead to significant anxiety and avoidance behaviors.

Stimulants

A class of drugs that have a stimulating or arousing effect on the central nervous system, and create their effects by influencing the rate of uptake of the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin at receptor sites in the brain.