Which Best Applies to XYY Males

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which best applies to XYY males?

• A) They are all serial killers.
• B) The tend to be property offenders.
• C) They are no more likely to break the law than XY males.
• D) They tend to end up in prison.

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Definitions:

Crisis Intervention

Immediate and short-term psychological care aimed at assisting individuals in a crisis situation to restore balance to their psychological functioning and minimize potential psychological trauma.

Motivational Interviewing

A counseling approach that seeks to engage a person's intrinsic motivation to change behavior by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

Behavior Change

The process by which individuals modify their actions, reactions, or behaviors to achieve a desired outcome, often in the context of personal development or therapeutic intervention.

Ambivalence

The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings toward a person, object, or idea, leading to uncertainty or difficulty in decision-making.