Why Is It Important That Psychological Assessment Be an Ongoing

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why is it important that psychological assessment be an ongoing process?

• A) Because psychological and behavioral changes can occur throughout an inmate's incarceration.
• B) Because inmates are in a constant state of crisis.
• C) Because an inmate may have several opportunities for community reentry.
• D) Because inmates typically have poor decision-making and coping skills.

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Definitions:

Monopsony

A market situation where there is only one buyer for many sellers, giving the buyer significant power over prices.

Resource Markets

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Marginal Productivity Theory

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Marginal Productivity Theory

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