The Rehabilitation Model of Corrections Is Based on the Assumption That

question 26

True/False

The rehabilitation model of corrections is based on the assumption that criminal behavior is caused by biological or psychological conditions that require treatment.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response following the cessation of reinforcement.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or punishing unwanted behavior.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as a response to an undesired behavior, intended to discourage future occurrences of such behavior.

Negative Consequences

Results of a behavior that a person finds unattractive or aversive.