Evidence on the Efficacy of MST Has Indicated Which of the Following

question 59

Multiple Choice

Evidence on the efficacy of MST has indicated which of the following?

• A) It is effective in the short term, but 13 years after treatment, the effect disappears.
• B) It is effecitve in reducing misdemeanors but not felonies.
• C) It is effective in reducing adolescent antisocial behavior and may also have long-term positive effects.
• D) It is effective in reducing arrests, but not effective in reducing offenses committed, indicating it can backfire and teach youths ways to get away with their crimes.

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Definitions:

Penile-vaginal Penetration

A sexual act involving the insertion of a penis into a vagina.

Acquaintance Rapes

Sexual assaults committed by someone the victim knows, such as a friend or date, rather than a stranger.

Prosecution

The legal process of charging someone with a crime and conducting a trial to determine guilt.

Penile-vaginal Penetration

A sexual activity involving the insertion of the penis into the vagina, typically considered a common form of sexual intercourse.