Question 1

Which of the following familial risk factors is associated with behavioural problems in youth?

Accepted Answer

A)  parental alcohol use 
B)  divorce 
C)  inconsistent discipline 
D)  child neglect 
E)  all of the above 
A)  parental alcohol use 
B)  divorce 
C)  inconsistent discipline 
D)  child neglect 
E)  all of the above E

Question 2

Generally,the total number of crimes committed by youth has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing 
B)  decreasing 
C)  no change 
D)  decreasing for those under 10 
E)  increasing for those over 10 
A)  increasing 
B)  decreasing 
C)  no change 
D)  decreasing for those under 10 
E)  increasing for those over 10 B

Question 3

Approximately ________ of youth diagnosed with conduct disorder (CD)will receive a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder (ADP)in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
E)  95% 
A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  75% 
E)  95% C

Question 4

_______________ is a general term used to describe the ability to overcome stress and adversity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Prosocial tendency 
B)  Resiliance 
C)  Social competence 
D)  Self-efficacy 
E)  Self-esteem 
A)  Prosocial tendency 
B)  Resiliance 
C)  Social competence 
D)  Self-efficacy 
E)  Self-esteem

Question 5

According to the Ontario Child Health Study,approximately what percentage of children between the ages of 4 and 16 were found to experience conduct disorder,hyperactivity,emotional disturbance,or a combination of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  1% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
E)  50% 
A)  1% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
E)  50%

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding multisystemic therapy (MST)with young offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  The youth's case manager is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
B)  Treatment outcome studies show that MST is more effective than the usual services available in Ontario. 
C)  MST proposes that delinquency is multi-determined and that treatment should occur in institutions. 
D)  MST focuses solely on the youth's relationship with his/her primary caregiver. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  The youth's case manager is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
B)  Treatment outcome studies show that MST is more effective than the usual services available in Ontario. 
C)  MST proposes that delinquency is multi-determined and that treatment should occur in institutions. 
D)  MST focuses solely on the youth's relationship with his/her primary caregiver. 
E)  all of the above

Question 7

What age range did the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA)cover?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 12 years 
B)  2 to 18 years 
C)  4 to 14 years 
D)  6 to 12 years 
E)  7 to 16 years (18 years in some jurisdictions) 
A)  2 to 12 years 
B)  2 to 18 years 
C)  4 to 14 years 
D)  6 to 12 years 
E)  7 to 16 years (18 years in some jurisdictions)

Question 8

What is the most frequent sentence imposed in youth court?

Accepted Answer

A)  fine 
B)  incarceration 
C)  probation 
D)  reprimand 
E)  absolute discharge 
A)  fine 
B)  incarceration 
C)  probation 
D)  reprimand 
E)  absolute discharge

Question 9

Provide three criticisms of the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA).

Accepted Answer

a.Services to be provided to "delinquent

Question 10

A separate youth court system was first established with the introduction of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JD
A)  
B)  the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJ
A)  
C)  the Youth Diversion Act (YD
A)  
D)  the Young Offenders Act (YO
A)  
E)  none of the above 
A)  the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JD
A)  
B)  the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJ
A)  
C)  the Youth Diversion Act (YD
A)  
D)  the Young Offenders Act (YO
A)  
E)  none of the above

Question 11

What is not true regarding assessing externalizing problems in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents, teachers and peers may be interviewed. 
B)  Behaviour should be considered within a developmental context. 
C)  The duration, severity, and frequency of troublesome behaviours should be measured. 
D)  The child/youth may not be aware of his/her behaviour. 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Parents, teachers and peers may be interviewed. 
B)  Behaviour should be considered within a developmental context. 
C)  The duration, severity, and frequency of troublesome behaviours should be measured. 
D)  The child/youth may not be aware of his/her behaviour. 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 12

Strategies that attempt to reduce the frequency of violence are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  primary intervention strategies 
B)  class-one intervention strategies 
C)  secondary intervention strategies 
D)  class-two intervention strategies 
E)  tertiary intervention strategies 
A)  primary intervention strategies 
B)  class-one intervention strategies 
C)  secondary intervention strategies 
D)  class-two intervention strategies 
E)  tertiary intervention strategies

Question 13

What disposition was available for delinquents under the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  sentenced to an industrial school 
B)  adjournment without penalty 
C)  probation 
D)  foster care 
E)  all of the above 
A)  sentenced to an industrial school 
B)  adjournment without penalty 
C)  probation 
D)  foster care 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

State three main objectives of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Accepted Answer

a.to prevent youth crime
b.to provide me

Question 15

Under the Criminal Justice Act,what is the minimum age a judge can impose an adult sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  12 
C)  14 
D)  16 
E)  18 
A)  10 
B)  12 
C)  14 
D)  16 
E)  18

Question 16

What is not a sentencing option under the Youth Criminal Justice Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  reprimand 
B)  intensive support and supervision order 
C)  attendance order 
D)  deferred custody and supervision order 
E)  All of the above are sentencing options. 
A)  reprimand 
B)  intensive support and supervision order 
C)  attendance order 
D)  deferred custody and supervision order 
E)  All of the above are sentencing options.

Question 17

Which is not an example of an externalizing disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  bullying 
B)  lying 
C)  fighting 
D)  destructive behaviour 
E)  All are examples of an externalizing disorder. 
A)  bullying 
B)  lying 
C)  fighting 
D)  destructive behaviour 
E)  All are examples of an externalizing disorder.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true regarding identifying risk factors for young offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  History of behaviour is limited and ambiguous for young offenders 
B)  Adolescent behaviour may be more influenced by context than enduring characteristics 
C)  Adolescents experience more developmental and character changes than adults 
D)  It is a challenge to separate developmental issues from persistent personality and character 
E)  All of the above are true 
A)  History of behaviour is limited and ambiguous for young offenders 
B)  Adolescent behaviour may be more influenced by context than enduring characteristics 
C)  Adolescents experience more developmental and character changes than adults 
D)  It is a challenge to separate developmental issues from persistent personality and character 
E)  All of the above are true

Question 19

Describe primary,secondary,and tertiary intervention strategies.

Accepted Answer

Primary intervention strategies: strateg

Question 20

Which of the following statements is not a criticism of the Young Offenders Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Youths were sometimes denied rights such as right to counsel and right to appeal. 
B)  Violent offences carried relatively "light" sentences. 
C)  Disagreements existed concerning raising the minimum age from 7 to 12 years. 
D)  Discrepancies existed with factors leading to youth transfer to adult court. 
E)  All of the above are criticisms of the Young Offenders Act. 
A)  Youths were sometimes denied rights such as right to counsel and right to appeal. 
B)  Violent offences carried relatively "light" sentences. 
C)  Disagreements existed concerning raising the minimum age from 7 to 12 years. 
D)  Discrepancies existed with factors leading to youth transfer to adult court. 
E)  All of the above are criticisms of the Young Offenders Act.

Which of the following familial risk factors is associated with behavioural problems in youth?

Generally,the total number of crimes committed by youth has been:

Approximately ________ of youth diagnosed with conduct disorder (CD)will receive a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder (ADP)in adulthood.

_______________ is a general term used to describe the ability to overcome stress and adversity.

According to the Ontario Child Health Study,approximately what percentage of children between the ages of 4 and 16 were found to experience conduct disorder,hyperactivity,emotional disturbance,or a combination of these?

Which of the following statements is true regarding multisystemic therapy (MST)with young offenders?

What age range did the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA)cover?

What is the most frequent sentence imposed in youth court?

Provide three criticisms of the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA).

A separate youth court system was first established with the introduction of:

What is not true regarding assessing externalizing problems in children?

Strategies that attempt to reduce the frequency of violence are known as:

What disposition was available for delinquents under the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA)?

State three main objectives of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Under the Criminal Justice Act,what is the minimum age a judge can impose an adult sentence?

What is not a sentencing option under the Youth Criminal Justice Act?

Which is not an example of an externalizing disorder?

Which of the following statements is true regarding identifying risk factors for young offenders?

Describe primary,secondary,and tertiary intervention strategies.

Which of the following statements is not a criticism of the Young Offenders Act?

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

Juries: Fact Finders

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Sentencing and Parole in Canada

Risk Assessment

Psychopaths

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

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Exam 12: Assessment and Treatment of Young Offenders

Which of the following familial risk factors is associated with behavioural problems in youth?

Generally,the total number of crimes committed by youth has been:

Approximately ________ of youth diagnosed with conduct disorder (CD)will receive a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder (ADP)in adulthood.

_______________ is a general term used to describe the ability to overcome stress and adversity.

According to the Ontario Child Health Study,approximately what percentage of children between the ages of 4 and 16 were found to experience conduct disorder,hyperactivity,emotional disturbance,or a combination of these?

Which of the following statements is true regarding multisystemic therapy (MST)with young offenders?

What age range did the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA)cover?

What is the most frequent sentence imposed in youth court?

Provide three criticisms of the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA).

A separate youth court system was first established with the introduction of:

What is not true regarding assessing externalizing problems in children?

Strategies that attempt to reduce the frequency of violence are known as:

What disposition was available for delinquents under the Juvenile Delinquents Act (JDA)?

State three main objectives of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Under the Criminal Justice Act,what is the minimum age a judge can impose an adult sentence?

What is not a sentencing option under the Youth Criminal Justice Act?

Which is not an example of an externalizing disorder?

Which of the following statements is true regarding identifying risk factors for young offenders?

Describe primary,secondary,and tertiary intervention strategies.

Which of the following statements is not a criticism of the Young Offenders Act?

An Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police Psychology

The Psychology of Police Investigations

Deception

Eyewitness Testimony

Child Victims and Witnesses

Juries: Fact Finders

The Role of Mental Illness in Court

Sentencing and Parole in Canada

Risk Assessment

Psychopaths

Intimate Partner Violence

Sexual Offenders

Filters