Question 1

Which of the following best describes the Integrated Correctional Program Model (ICPM) offered by Correctional Service Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) A program for violent offenders designed to enhance program efficiencies,program effectiveness,and public safety results 
B) A risk assessment instrument designed to estimate risk for violent terrorist acts in female offenders 
C) A program for sexual offenders designed to identify criminogenic needs,targeted victims,and areas where treatment would decrease recidivism 
D) A therapy for Aboriginal offenders that incorporates culture-specific programming 
A) A program for violent offenders designed to enhance program efficiencies,program effectiveness,and public safety results 
B) A risk assessment instrument designed to estimate risk for violent terrorist acts in female offenders 
C) A program for sexual offenders designed to identify criminogenic needs,targeted victims,and areas where treatment would decrease recidivism 
D) A therapy for Aboriginal offenders that incorporates culture-specific programming A

Question 2

Effect sizes for violent recidivism are highest for treatments where offenders are assigned homework and engage in role playing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Explain violent recidivism rates in Canada.

Accepted Answer

Compared to general criminal recidivism,violent recidivism is less frequent.For example,in a meta-analysis of recidivism of mentally disordered offenders,Bonta,Law,and Hanson (1998) found an average violent recidivism rate of 24.5 percent and a general recidivism rate of 45.8 percent over a mean follow-up period of 4.8 years.A similar rate of violent recidivism was reported for non-mentally disordered offenders in a meta-analysis by Campbell,French,and Gendreau (2009),with 21.73 percent over a follow-up period of approximately 2 to 5 years.Although most violent offenders do not violently recidivate,it is possible to identify subgroups with relatively high rates of violent recidivism.

Question 4

Compared to general criminal recidivism,violent recidivism is:

Accepted Answer

A) less frequent,except in a few identifiable subgroups 
B) more frequent,except in a few identifiable subgroups 
C) about the same 
D) far more frequent,especially in a few identifiable subgroups 
A) less frequent,except in a few identifiable subgroups 
B) more frequent,except in a few identifiable subgroups 
C) about the same 
D) far more frequent,especially in a few identifiable subgroups

Question 5

The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) employs an unstructured clinical judgment approach to risk assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Outline how the Social Learning theory and General Aggression Model (GAM) differ in explaining the development of violence and aggression.

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory (Bandura 1973) ho

Question 7

Describe a risk assessment tool used to estimate risk for violent terrorist attacks.

Accepted Answer

The Violent Extremist Risk Assessment (V

Question 8

The main difference between hostile and instrumental aggression is the concept of premeditation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Violent crime overall has increased in Canada over the last few decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Approximately how many victims of violence suffer physical injury?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 10 
B) 1 in 7 
C) 1 in 5 
D) 1 in 2 
A) 1 in 10 
B) 1 in 7 
C) 1 in 5 
D) 1 in 2

Question 11

Define "multiple murder" and describe the different types,including real life examples of each from Canada where possible.

Accepted Answer

"Multiple murder" is usually defined as

Question 12

All violence risk assessments are roughly equal in how accurately they predict violence recidivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All acts of terrorism involve violence against a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An impulsive reaction to some real or perceived provocation or threat is called instrumental violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain the four key approaches to assessing risk of recidivism for violent offenders.

Accepted Answer

Approaches to risk assessment can be cat

Question 16

Discuss the challenges to concluding,based on current research,that treatments for violent offenders are successful at decreasing recidivism.

Accepted Answer

There are important methodological issue

Question 17

Psychopaths are thought to make up a relatively large proportion of violent individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Social learning theory holds that aggression is:

Accepted Answer

A) innate 
B) evolutionarily based 
C) learned 
D) goal directed 
A) innate 
B) evolutionarily based 
C) learned 
D) goal directed

Question 19

Overall,sanctions (prison) are more effective than treatment in reducing violent recidivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Common characteristics associated with higher rates of violent victimization are:

Accepted Answer

A) being older,being married,being Caucasian,and living in rural areas. 
B) being young,being married,being Black,and living in suburban areas 
C) being older,being single,being Aboriginal and living in suburban areas. 
D) being young,being single,being Aboriginal,and living in cities. 
A) being older,being married,being Caucasian,and living in rural areas. 
B) being young,being married,being Black,and living in suburban areas 
C) being older,being single,being Aboriginal and living in suburban areas. 
D) being young,being single,being Aboriginal,and living in cities.

Which of the following best describes the Integrated Correctional Program Model (ICPM) offered by Correctional Service Canada?

Effect sizes for violent recidivism are highest for treatments where offenders are assigned homework and engage in role playing.

Explain violent recidivism rates in Canada.

Compared to general criminal recidivism,violent recidivism is:

The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) employs an unstructured clinical judgment approach to risk assessment.

Outline how the Social Learning theory and General Aggression Model (GAM) differ in explaining the development of violence and aggression.

Describe a risk assessment tool used to estimate risk for violent terrorist attacks.

The main difference between hostile and instrumental aggression is the concept of premeditation.

Violent crime overall has increased in Canada over the last few decades.

Approximately how many victims of violence suffer physical injury?

Define "multiple murder" and describe the different types,including real life examples of each from Canada where possible.

All violence risk assessments are roughly equal in how accurately they predict violence recidivism.

All acts of terrorism involve violence against a person.

An impulsive reaction to some real or perceived provocation or threat is called instrumental violence.

Explain the four key approaches to assessing risk of recidivism for violent offenders.

Discuss the challenges to concluding,based on current research,that treatments for violent offenders are successful at decreasing recidivism.

Psychopaths are thought to make up a relatively large proportion of violent individuals.

Social learning theory holds that aggression is:

Overall,sanctions (prison) are more effective than treatment in reducing violent recidivism.

Common characteristics associated with higher rates of violent victimization are:

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Exam 8: Violent Offending Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Which of the following best describes the Integrated Correctional Program Model (ICPM) offered by Correctional Service Canada?

Effect sizes for violent recidivism are highest for treatments where offenders are assigned homework and engage in role playing.

Explain violent recidivism rates in Canada.

Compared to general criminal recidivism,violent recidivism is:

The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) employs an unstructured clinical judgment approach to risk assessment.

Outline how the Social Learning theory and General Aggression Model (GAM) differ in explaining the development of violence and aggression.

Describe a risk assessment tool used to estimate risk for violent terrorist attacks.

The main difference between hostile and instrumental aggression is the concept of premeditation.

Violent crime overall has increased in Canada over the last few decades.

Approximately how many victims of violence suffer physical injury?

Define "multiple murder" and describe the different types,including real life examples of each from Canada where possible.

All violence risk assessments are roughly equal in how accurately they predict violence recidivism.

All acts of terrorism involve violence against a person.

An impulsive reaction to some real or perceived provocation or threat is called instrumental violence.

Explain the four key approaches to assessing risk of recidivism for violent offenders.

Discuss the challenges to concluding,based on current research,that treatments for violent offenders are successful at decreasing recidivism.

Psychopaths are thought to make up a relatively large proportion of violent individuals.

Social learning theory holds that aggression is:

Overall,sanctions (prison) are more effective than treatment in reducing violent recidivism.

Common characteristics associated with higher rates of violent victimization are:

Crime in Canada Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Biological and Evolutionary Explanations Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Learning and Environment Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

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