Recidivism (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What does recidivism refer to?
What does recidivism refer to?
Reoffending after judicial punishment
What percentage of UK offenders reoffended within 1 year (2011-2012 data)?
What percentage of UK offenders reoffended within 1 year (2011-2012 data)?
26%
What was the average number of offences per reoffender within 1 year?
What was the average number of offences per reoffender within 1 year?
2.9 offences
What did Hollin (1992) find about some prisoners' views of prison?
What did Hollin (1992) find about some prisoners' views of prison?
Prison became 'home' with routine
Which behaviourist principle does the criminal justice system violate?
Which behaviourist principle does the criminal justice system violate?
Time contiguity
By what % were UK prisoners receiving mental health treatment less likely to reoffend (Coid et al.)?
By what % were UK prisoners receiving mental health treatment less likely to reoffend (Coid et al.)?
60%
How many male offenders participated in Malott and Fromader's (2010) study?
How many male offenders participated in Malott and Fromader's (2010) study?
102 Australian offenders
What principle are behaviour modification programmes in custody based on?
What principle are behaviour modification programmes in custody based on?
Operant conditioning
Why are official recidivism statistics likely underestimates?
Why are official recidivism statistics likely underestimates?
Only capture proven crimes in court
What was the recidivism rate found by Hanson and Bussiere (1998) for sexual offenders?
What was the recidivism rate found by Hanson and Bussiere (1998) for sexual offenders?
13.4%