Following Assessment of a Violent Offender, the Assessor Finds That

question 30

Multiple Choice

Following assessment of a violent offender, the assessor finds that the offender has difficulty preventing her frustration and aggression from spilling over into violence. Which type of treatment would be most effective for this offender?

• A) cognitive-behavioral therapy
• B) substance-abuse treatment
• C) anger management
• D) therapeutic community

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Definitions:

Easy Tasks

Activities or jobs that can be completed with minimal effort or difficulty.

Internal Push

An internal motivation or drive that compels an individual to take action or pursue goals.

External Pull

Influences or factors outside an individual that draw or entice them towards certain decisions, actions, or behaviors.

Incentive

Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something or increases the likelihood of a behavior.