According to a comprehensive review of research that evaluated the effects of correctional interventions on recidivism rates, which of the following types of interventions was most successful in reducing recidivism rates?

A. milieu therapies
B. cognitive-behavioral treatments
C. work-study programs
D. punishment-oriented, correctional interventions


Answer: B

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1. Trait theory a. J. Dollard 2. Behavior theory b. Hervey M. Cleckley 3. Criminal mind-set c. Lawrence Kohlberg 4. Psychopath d. Hans J. Eysenck 5. Moral development theory e. Albert Bandura 6.Frustration aggression theory f. Stanton Samenow and Samuel Yochelson 7. Criminogenic needs g. John Bowlby 8. Attachment theory h. Donald Andrews and James Bonta 9. Social cognition theory i. B.F. Skinner

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Determining that an explosive mixture contains dynamite is an example of the process of comparison

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Every state that defines a gang includes a minimum membership of five or more persons in the gang.

a. True b. False

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