In a Study Examining Treatment Outcomes in Youth with High

question 21

Multiple Choice

In a study examining treatment outcomes in youth with high scores on the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version,the youth who received treatment in a correctional centre had:

• A) lower reoffending rates than youth treated in a treatment centre
• B) lower violent reoffending rates than youth treated in a treatment centre
• C) twice the reoffending rates of youth treated in a treatment centre
• D) twice the violent reoffending rates of youth treated in a treatment centre
• E) the rates of reoffending were the same for both groups of youth

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Definitions:

Rationalization

A defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Corporation

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Conflict

A struggle or contest between people with opposing needs, ideas, beliefs, values, or goals.

Mediate

To intervene in a dispute in order to resolve it or bring about a settlement.