A Review of 11 Meta-Analyses Covering 353 Studies by Kim

question 76

Multiple Choice

A review of 11 meta-analyses covering 353 studies by Kim and colleagues (2016) from 1943 to 2009 found that ______ had the strongest effect in the lower recidivism of sex offenders.

• A) surgical castration
• B) cognitive-behavioral therapy
• C) chemical castration
• D) avoidance therapy

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Definitions:

Preindustrial Stage

A period or phase in development before the widespread industrialization, characterized by agrarian economies and limited technology.

Transitional Stage

A phase in a process of change in which something transitions from one state or condition to another, often marked by a period of adjustment or development.

Industrial Stage

A phase of societal development marked by the widespread growth of industries, technological advancements, and changes in economic and social structures.

Demographic Transition Model

A theory describing the transition from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as a country or region develops from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system.