What Did a 13-Year Follow-Up Study Find About the Effect

question 60

Multiple Choice

What did a 13-year follow-up study find about the effect of multisystemic therapy (MST) on recidivism rates among seriously troubled youth?

• A)MST increased rates when compared to those not receiving the treatment.
• B)MST decreased rates,but overall rates were still quite high.
• C)MST decreased rates significantly.
• D)MST had no effect on recidivism rates.

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior characterized by strong self-assertion with hostile or harmful intentions or outcomes, often driven by anger or frustration.

Dorsal Anterior

This term is incomplete without specifying the part of the body or brain it refers to; for example, the Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex (dACC) is involved in processing pain and fear.

Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in various functions such as emotion formation, processing, learning, and memory.

Flight Or Fight

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