Treatment of Offenders (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is a forensic psychologist's main area of specialization?
What is a forensic psychologist's main area of specialization?
Working with offenders
Why is punishment alone insufficient for reducing reoffending?
Why is punishment alone insufficient for reducing reoffending?
It doesn't teach different behaviour
By how much can CBT reduce recidivism compared to control groups?
By how much can CBT reduce recidivism compared to control groups?
Up to 30%
What factors affect the likelihood of CBT programme success?
What factors affect the likelihood of CBT programme success?
Amount and quality of the programme
What is the first step in anger management treatment?
What is the first step in anger management treatment?
Cognitive preparation
When is anger management most effective for offenders?
When is anger management most effective for offenders?
When they are motivated to change
In Gesch et al.'s study, by how much did disciplinary incidents drop in the active group?
In Gesch et al.'s study, by how much did disciplinary incidents drop in the active group?
35%
What reduction in aggression did risperidone achieve in LeBlanc et al.'s study?
What reduction in aggression did risperidone achieve in LeBlanc et al.'s study?
56.4%
How do SSRIs increase serotonin levels in the brain?
How do SSRIs increase serotonin levels in the brain?
By blocking reuptake
How long did the Enhanced Thinking Skills programme show effects for?
How long did the Enhanced Thinking Skills programme show effects for?
Only after 1 year, not 2 years