Which of the Following Statements Not a Main Conclusion of Restorative

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements not a main conclusion of restorative justice research?

• A) restorative justice does not reduce recidivism as well as appropriate rehabilitation programs
• B) restorative justice reduces recidivism
• C) restorative justice is perceived as effective by victims
• D) restorative justice achieves modest effects overall

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Subconscious tools used to safeguard against distress caused by unwanted or unacceptable emotions and ideas.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that mediates between the demands of the id, superego, and reality.

Freud

Austrian scientist Sigmund Freud pioneered the field of psychoanalysis, a therapeutic technique for healing psychological disorders through dialogue between patients and their psychoanalysts.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, groups, and even nations to cope with reality and to maintain a self-image by reducing the anxiety they feel when faced with stressful situations.