The Goal of Behavioral Treatments with Offenders Is to

question 7

Multiple Choice

The goal of behavioral treatments with offenders is to

• A) increase feelings of self-worth
• B)alter the density of rewards and costs associated with criminal behavior
• C) increase the costs for crime and thereby deter future criminal behavior
• D) teach assertiveness skills
• E) assist in finding employment for offenders

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Definitions:

Methylene Groups

A bivalent group consisting of two hydrogen atoms attached to a carbon atom, represented as -CH2-.

Dimethylhexane

A type of hydrocarbon with various structural isomers, known for being components of gasoline and various fuels.

Hydrocarbon

Organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, forming the basis of all organic chemistry and fossil fuels.

Alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms with single bonds between carbons, known for their stability and lack of reactivity.