Briefly Describe the History of American Correctional Theory

question 15

Essay

Briefly describe the history of American correctional theory. How did rehabilitation become a possibility in corrections and why was it later attacked?

Analyze the role of hormones and genetics in predisposing individuals to aggressive and antisocial behavior.

Examine treatment options and the efficacy of psychotherapies for managing conduct disorder.

Understand the impact of socioeconomic status and cultural background on the prevalence and expression of conduct disorders.

Recognize the importance of early childhood behavior and parental reporting in diagnosing conduct disorder.

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Definitions:

Theory of Emotion

A conceptual framework explaining how emotions are generated, including the physiological responses and cognitive processes associated with emotions.

Fear

An emotional response to perceived threats or danger, leading to physiological changes and behaviors aimed at avoidance or survival.

Heart Pounding

A sensation where the heartbeat feels unusually strong, rapid, or palpable, often due to excitement, anxiety, or physical exertion.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues that physiological arousal and the experience of emotion happen simultaneously, yet independently.