You Are a Member of the Parole Board

question 1

Multiple Choice

You are a member of the parole board. You would most likely grant parole to an inmate who ______.

• A) has a lengthy and violent criminal history
• B) has had multiple disciplinary issues in prison
• C) seems remorseful and has a job lined up upon release
• D) has a history of psychological and psychiatric problems

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Definitions:

Therapy

A therapeutic method designed to alleviate or cure a condition, frequently utilizing psychological strategies.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences behaviors in a way that causes the belief to become true.

Therapist Bias

The influence of a therapist's personal values, beliefs, or prejudices on the therapeutic process, potentially affecting the treatment outcome.

Uniformity Myth

The false belief that everyone in a group is the same or should conform to a standard, ignoring individual differences.