What Do Research Results Tell Us About the Effectiveness of Psychological

question 106

Multiple Choice

What do research results tell us about the effectiveness of psychological treatments for sexual offenders?

• A) Most offenders can be helped.
• B) Only the offenders who admit their guilt can be helped.
• C) In general, treatment is not very successful.
• D) Psychological treatment works best when combined with medications.

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Definitions:

Civil Trial

A legal proceeding in which a civil court resolves disputes between individuals or organizations involving non-criminal matters.

Remedies

Legal means for enforcing a right or redressing a wrong, including compensation, restitution, and injunctions.

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit before a court against another party, known as the defendant.

Civil Action

A legal proceeding in which one party (the plaintiff) sues another (the defendant) for a wrong that does not arise from a contract.