Which of the following statements is true about wilderness probation programs?
A. They assume that learning is best accomplished by acting in an environment where there are consequences for one's actions.
B. They are known to produce negative effects, such as decreases in self-esteem and an increase in criminal activity both before and after the program.
C. They produce positive effects that are greater than the effects produced by probation programs that provide regular contact between probationers and probation officers.
D. They refrain from involving youths in a physically and emotionally challenging outdoor experience.
Answer: A
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