Which of the Following Is the Best Predictor of Recidivism

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best predictor of recidivism in child molesters?

• A)intelligence
• B)intrafamilial offenses
• C)socioeconomic status
• D)intensity of sexual arousal to children

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Definitions:

Automatic Racial Attitudes

Unconscious biases or judgments towards people based on their race.

Deliberate Attitudes

Consciously held evaluations or opinions about objects, people, or concepts.

Severe Hazing

The practice of subjecting newcomers to abusive or humiliating trials and rituals, often under the guise of initiation into a group, which can be extreme in nature.

Belief Perseverance

Belief Perseverance is the psychological phenomenon where individuals maintain their beliefs even after those beliefs have been discredited or proven wrong.