Starting in the 1970s, a Program Called Scared Straight Exposed

question 85

Multiple Choice

Starting in the 1970s, a program called Scared Straight exposed at-risk youth to the harsh reality of prison life. According to your textbook, which of the following is true about this program?

• A) It reduced crime rates among troubled youth by 65%.
• B) The program did not reduce the risk of incarceration and may have been harmful.
• C) Many participants actually came to believe that prison life was preferable to life at home.
• D) The program worked, but the effect was small.

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Definitions:

Phasic Responses

Transient or temporary reactions of organisms to stimuli, distinguishing from sustained or tonic responses.

Adolescents

Individuals in the developmental stage ranging roughly from 10 to 19 years old, characterized by rapid physical, emotional, and intellectual changes.

Slip

A minor mistake or error in judgement, often used in the context of recovery from addiction, where it refers to a small or temporary setback or return to substance use.

Lapse

A temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment.