Which of the Following Is True of Probation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of probation?

• A) Probation is the least common form of correctional treatment.
• B) All offenders are placed on probation regardless of their individual needs and the seriousness of their crimes.
• C) When offenders on probation fail to follow certain rules of conduct, they may be incarcerated.
• D) Offenders on probation are remanded to jails or prisons irrespective of their conduct during probation.

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Definitions:

Behavior

The observable actions or responses of an organism, typically in response to its environment or internal cues.

Functionalism

James’s approach to mental processes, emphasizing the functions and purposes of the mind and behavior in the individual’s adaptation to the environment.

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist, often referred to as the father of American psychology.

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing various aspects of conscious and unconscious experience as well as thought processes.