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What makes punishment most effective in increasing positive behavior?
What makes punishment most effective in increasing positive behavior?
- Severity of punishment regardless of timing
- Being administered immediately and consistently (correct)
- Applying punishment after a long time
- Inconsistency in its application
In the context of human services, what is the main goal of punishment?
In the context of human services, what is the main goal of punishment?
- To control people
- To instill fear
- To reduce or eliminate undesired behavior (correct)
- To inflict physical pain
According to the principles of effective punishment, why is immediacy important?
According to the principles of effective punishment, why is immediacy important?
- To scare others from misbehaving
- To directly associate behavior with consequence (correct)
- To make a memorable impact
- To ensure the person feels pain
For which group of people is punishment least likely to be effective?
For which group of people is punishment least likely to be effective?
Which of these is a reason why punishment might not work?
Which of these is a reason why punishment might not work?
What is the primary focus of the Risk-Need-Responsivity Model?
What is the primary focus of the Risk-Need-Responsivity Model?
Which principle emphasizes the need to match interventions with the individual's learning style and abilities?
Which principle emphasizes the need to match interventions with the individual's learning style and abilities?
What is a key element of the Risk Assessment Overview?
What is a key element of the Risk Assessment Overview?
What is the primary goal of the Assessment-Based Case Management?
What is the primary goal of the Assessment-Based Case Management?
Which aspect is critical for ensuring effective intervention according to the Responsivity Principle?
Which aspect is critical for ensuring effective intervention according to the Responsivity Principle?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices in the RNR model?
Which principle emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices in the RNR model?
Which factor can increase criminal tendencies as a result of low or non-existent income?
Which factor can increase criminal tendencies as a result of low or non-existent income?
What is a key aspect involved in ‘Risk Management’?
What is a key aspect involved in ‘Risk Management’?
What might disadvantaged opportunities due to gender lead to?
What might disadvantaged opportunities due to gender lead to?
What type of family economic status has been associated with higher conditioning to engage in criminal activity?
What type of family economic status has been associated with higher conditioning to engage in criminal activity?
Which guiding principle emphasizes the importance of treating individuals with dignity in the RNR Model?
Which guiding principle emphasizes the importance of treating individuals with dignity in the RNR Model?
What does ‘pro-criminal associations’ contribute to in the context of criminal behavior?
What does ‘pro-criminal associations’ contribute to in the context of criminal behavior?
What aspect is crucial for reducing the risk to clients in the context of criminal behavior?
What aspect is crucial for reducing the risk to clients in the context of criminal behavior?
What is one of the key components in evaluating an offender's capabilities?
What is one of the key components in evaluating an offender's capabilities?
Apart from academic skills and education, what else is important to assess in an offender?
Apart from academic skills and education, what else is important to assess in an offender?
Evaluating which academic skill is crucial for understanding an offender's educational needs?
Evaluating which academic skill is crucial for understanding an offender's educational needs?
Which aspect is NOT mentioned as part of assessing an offender's capabilities?
Which aspect is NOT mentioned as part of assessing an offender's capabilities?
How does measuring marketable skills help in offender rehabilitation?
How does measuring marketable skills help in offender rehabilitation?
What are not considered in the category of 'Transient or Address Changes'?
What are not considered in the category of 'Transient or Address Changes'?
In the context of 'Percentage of Time Employed During Last Year', what is recorded?
In the context of 'Percentage of Time Employed During Last Year', what is recorded?
What aspect does 'Drug and Alcohol Use' assess?
What aspect does 'Drug and Alcohol Use' assess?
Which of the following is NOT included under 'Number of Prior Criminal Code Convictions'?
Which of the following is NOT included under 'Number of Prior Criminal Code Convictions'?
What does 'Family/Marital Status' take into consideration?
What does 'Family/Marital Status' take into consideration?
What is NOT measured in the 'Financial Situation' category?
What is NOT measured in the 'Financial Situation' category?
Which factor is assessed under 'Emotional Stability of the Offender'?
Which factor is assessed under 'Emotional Stability of the Offender'?
In the 'Peers and Companions' category, what is evaluated?
In the 'Peers and Companions' category, what is evaluated?
Which of the following steps is essential before conducting an interview?
Which of the following steps is essential before conducting an interview?
What should you do if an interviewee provides unnecessary information during the semi-structured interview?
What should you do if an interviewee provides unnecessary information during the semi-structured interview?
Which of the following is used as a guide to assist with gathering information for the interview?
Which of the following is used as a guide to assist with gathering information for the interview?
Which of the following can cause inconsistencies in an offender's stories?
Which of the following can cause inconsistencies in an offender's stories?
What is the purpose of the set-up phase in a semi-structured interview?
What is the purpose of the set-up phase in a semi-structured interview?
Which task should be done before the interview to ensure effective interviewing?
Which task should be done before the interview to ensure effective interviewing?
What should an interviewer do at the close-out phase of a semi-structured interview?
What should an interviewer do at the close-out phase of a semi-structured interview?
Which document can be reviewed as part of the assessment preparation?
Which document can be reviewed as part of the assessment preparation?
Study Notes
Guiding Principles of the RNR Model
- Respect for the person and the normative context is essential in the RNR model
- The model is based on psychological theory and focuses on general enforcement of crime prevention systems
- Risk, need, and responsivity are key principles of the RNR model
- The model emphasizes general responsivity, community development, and strength to the individual
- Respect amongst services, professional ethics, and OPCA-based reform are also essential components
- The model commits to diversity, evidenced-based practices, and management
Factors Contributing to Criminal Behaviour
- Family origin can contribute to criminal behaviour, including economic stress, lack of trails and support, and normalizing criminal behaviour
- Neighbourhood influences can also contribute to criminal behaviour, including exposure to pro-criminal attitudes and associations
- Gender can influence criminal behaviour, with disadvantaged opportunities limiting options for individuals
- Age is also a factor, with certain age groups more prone to criminal behaviour
- Immediate situations can trigger criminal behaviour, including interactions with pro-criminal associates
- Economic status can contribute to criminal behaviour, with low-income neighbourhoods and families more likely to engage in criminal activity
- Substance abuse and work/school circumstances can also contribute to criminal behaviour
Definitions
- Risk management involves strategies to respond to and control client risk and environment
- Risk reduction involves strategies to reduce client risk and provide tools for greater management and control
- Offender accountability is a key component of risk reduction
Key Terms
- Risk management and risk reduction are key concepts in the RNR model
- Offender accountability is essential in the RNR model
- The RNR model is based on psychological theory and focuses on general enforcement of crime prevention systems
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