When the Effectiveness of Treatments for Sex Offenders Are Examined,it

question 109

Multiple Choice

When the effectiveness of treatments for sex offenders are examined,it has been found that

• A)date-rape drugs are quite effective.
• B)cognitive-behavioural therapy can be quite effective.
• C)the recidivism rate for untreated sex offenders is the same for treated sex offenders.
• D)surgical castration is the most effective treatment resulting in a zero recidivism rate.

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Definitions:

Stimulus

Any object or event that elicits a sensory or behavioral response in an organism.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation, which can be physiological, emotional, or behavioral.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs without previous conditioning.

Unlearned Reaction

An instinctual or reflexive response that occurs without prior learning or experience, typically innate and common in human and animal behavior.