Describe Patterson's Longitudinal Model of the Development of Delinquency and Antisocial

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Essay

Describe Patterson's longitudinal model of the development of delinquency and antisocial conduct. What kinds of intervention does Patterson favor for preventing delinquency and when should they be instituted?

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A psychotherapy technique aimed at reducing anxiety or fear by gradually exposing the patient to the anxiety source.

Fear-Inducing Stimuli

Objects, events, or situations that elicit a fear response, often used in psychological research or therapy.

Hierarchy

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications used to treat depressive disorders by adjusting chemicals in the brain that affect mood and emotions.