According to the "Nothing Works" Mantra That Dominated Criminological Thinking

question 28

Multiple Choice

According to the "nothing works" mantra that dominated criminological thinking during the late 1970s and 1980s, which of the following is true?

• A) Psychological tests could not accurately assess offender personalities.
• B) Offender treatment did not reduce re-offending.
• C) Longer sentences did not deter offenders.
• D) Experts could not accurately forecast who re-offended.
• E) All of the above

---

Definitions:

New Perspective

A fresh viewpoint or innovative approach to looking at a problem, situation, or system.

Habit-Breaking Strategy

A method or plan designed to help individuals break free from routines or behaviors that are considered harmful or unproductive.

Using Memory

The process of leveraging cognitive recall for practical application in learning, problem-solving, and task execution.

Retrieve Information

The process of accessing and bringing back data or knowledge from a storage location or memory.