The Main Goal of the Corrections System Is To

question 41

Multiple Choice

The main goal of the corrections system is to:

• A)deter future offenders from committing crime.
• B)restore what was damaged in the community during the commission of a crime.
• C)provide victims and their families with justice.
• D)transform offenders into law-abiding citizens.

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Definitions:

RCTs

Randomized Controlled Trials, a method of scientific investigation used to test the efficacy or effectiveness of various interventions or treatments.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory of psychology which posits that human behavior is influenced by unconscious motives and conflicts, originating from Sigmund Freud's work.

Third-Wave Therapies

A group of psychotherapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), focusing on mindfulness, acceptance, and psychological flexibility.

Internal Conflict

A psychological struggle within one's self, arising from opposing demands or impulses.