Question 1

Describe the nature of risk factors for and protective factors against crime among substance abusing individuals.

Accepted Answer

Risk Factors: Andrews and Bonta (2010) c

Question 2

In Canada,rates of recreational marijuana use are estimated to be ______ for all adults and _____ for young adults.

Accepted Answer

A) 70-75%; 5-10% 
B) 5-10%; 30-35% 
C) 20-30%; 10-15% 
D) 10-15%; 20-30% 
A) 70-75%; 5-10% 
B) 5-10%; 30-35% 
C) 20-30%; 10-15% 
D) 10-15%; 20-30%

Question 3

All of the following are reasons cited in textbook why substance abuse is a problem in Canadian corrections except:
a.there are high rates of substance abuse prior to homicides
b.there are high rates of substance abuse problems in incarceration offenders
c.there are high rates of substance abuse in correctional officers
d.the rate of police reported drug offences is on the rise

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are reasons cited...

Question 4

Substance abusing offenders are increasingly being managed in the criminal justice system by being:

Accepted Answer

A) sentenced to longer jail terms to deter their substance abuse 
B) diverted out of the regular court system and into specialized drug courts 
C) ordered by the court to attend institutional drug rehabilitation programs 
D) instructed to deal with their addiction issues privately 
A) sentenced to longer jail terms to deter their substance abuse 
B) diverted out of the regular court system and into specialized drug courts 
C) ordered by the court to attend institutional drug rehabilitation programs 
D) instructed to deal with their addiction issues privately

Question 5

According to Andrews and Bonta (2010),substance abuse is a _________ risk factor for crime.

Accepted Answer

A) major 
B) moderate 
C) minor 
D) protective 
A) major 
B) moderate 
C) minor 
D) protective

Question 6

There is growing public support for both the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the typical corrections-based substance abuse treatment programs that are offered in Canada.Briefly explain if and how they are successful with substance abusing offenders.

Accepted Answer

Two common approaches to treating substa

Question 8

All of the following are objectives of substance abuse assessment among offenders,except:

Accepted Answer

A) generate information to be used at parole board hearings 
B) determine if a more comprehensive assessment is required 
C) help motivate clients to enter into a treatment program 
D) help evaluate treatment process and change outcomes 
A) generate information to be used at parole board hearings 
B) determine if a more comprehensive assessment is required 
C) help motivate clients to enter into a treatment program 
D) help evaluate treatment process and change outcomes

Question 9

Mitchell,Wilson,and Mackenzie (2006) conducted a meta-analysis of research on corrections-based substance abuse programming.Explain their methodology and findings.

Accepted Answer

Mitchell,Wilson,and Mackenzie (2006) con

Question 10

Any drug that impacts our mind and body physiologically is illegal in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

There are very few validated substance abuse assessment tools readily available to therapists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is clear from the literature that we have conducted a sufficient number of rigorous studies on substance abuse treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Methadone maintenance programs are designed to treat addiction to:

Accepted Answer

A) opiates 
B) stimulants 
C) marijuana 
D) alcohol 
A) opiates 
B) stimulants 
C) marijuana 
D) alcohol

Describe the nature of risk factors for and protective factors against crime among substance abusing individuals.

In Canada,rates of recreational marijuana use are estimated to be __ for all adults and _ for young adults.

Substance abusing offenders are increasingly being managed in the criminal justice system by being:

According to Andrews and Bonta (2010),substance abuse is a _________ risk factor for crime.

There is growing public support for both the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Describe the typical corrections-based substance abuse treatment programs that are offered in Canada.Briefly explain if and how they are successful with substance abusing offenders.

All of the following are objectives of substance abuse assessment among offenders,except:

Mitchell,Wilson,and Mackenzie (2006) conducted a meta-analysis of research on corrections-based substance abuse programming.Explain their methodology and findings.

Any drug that impacts our mind and body physiologically is illegal in Canada.

There are very few validated substance abuse assessment tools readily available to therapists.

It is clear from the literature that we have conducted a sufficient number of rigorous studies on substance abuse treatment.

Methadone maintenance programs are designed to treat addiction to:

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Describe the nature of risk factors for and protective factors against crime among substance abusing individuals.

In Canada,rates of recreational marijuana use are estimated to be ______ for all adults and _____ for young adults.

Substance abusing offenders are increasingly being managed in the criminal justice system by being:

According to Andrews and Bonta (2010),substance abuse is a _________ risk factor for crime.

There is growing public support for both the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana in Canada.

Describe the typical corrections-based substance abuse treatment programs that are offered in Canada.Briefly explain if and how they are successful with substance abusing offenders.

All of the following are objectives of substance abuse assessment among offenders,except:

Mitchell,Wilson,and Mackenzie (2006) conducted a meta-analysis of research on corrections-based substance abuse programming.Explain their methodology and findings.

Any drug that impacts our mind and body physiologically is illegal in Canada.

There are very few validated substance abuse assessment tools readily available to therapists.

It is clear from the literature that we have conducted a sufficient number of rigorous studies on substance abuse treatment.

Methadone maintenance programs are designed to treat addiction to:

Crime in Canada Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Biological and Evolutionary Explanations Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Learning and Environment Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Canadian Corrections in Practice Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Adolescent Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Economically Motivated Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Violent Offending Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Intimate Partner Violence Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Mentally Disordered Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Psychopathic Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Sexual Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Female Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Aboriginal Offenders Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

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In Canada,rates of recreational marijuana use are estimated to be __ for all adults and _ for young adults.