Which of the Following Measures Is Shown to Be Effective

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following measures is shown to be effective at reducing crime?

• A)intensive police patrols of crime "hot spots"
• B)neighborhood watch programs
• C)arresting juveniles for minor offenses
• D)longer prison sentences

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Definitions:

Client Hope

The sense of optimism and the expectation of positive outcomes that a client holds during the therapeutic process.

Randomized Clinical Trials

A research study design that randomly assigns participants into experimental or control groups to test the efficacy of interventions or treatments.

Researcher Allegiance Effects

The phenomenon where a researcher's preference for or belief in the efficacy of a particular treatment influences the outcomes of their studies.

Treatment Differences

Refers to the variations in methods and approaches used in therapeutic settings to address various disorders or issues.