Deck 8: Behavioral and Delinquency Issues

Question 1

Which one of the following is the best conceptual model for working with juvenile offenders:

A)Cognitive behavioral therapy focused on distortions
B)Behavioral parent training
C)Psychodynamic therapy focused on insight
D)Social-ecological views

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In terms of worker knowledge and skills a key issue when working with juveniles with delinquent behavior is:

A)Understanding the assessment process
B)Self-awareness of ones' own issues with authority and conflict
C)Knowledge of gang culture
D)Skills in individual therapy

Answer 2

B

Question 3

It is important to emphasize to a juvenile offender that going through the court process means they have few options and must comply with services.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

When rehearsed behavior change does not transfer to other settings the behavior has not

A)Integrated
B)Translated
C)Generalized
D)Migrated

Question 5

The programs that are found to be most effective with juvenile delinquents are boot-camps,training schools,and other non-community based programs.

Question 6

The term that is used to describe mutual cycles of demands,noncompliance,threats and violence in families is called coercive interactions.

Question 7

An adolescent mentally rehearsing the consequences of an aggressive action is an example of

A)Modeling
B)Cognitive restructuring
C)Negative thinking
D)Self-reflection

Question 8

Cognitive distortions are assessed by considering the adolescents:

A)Self-statements
B)Beliefs and attitudes
C)Attributions
D)All of the above

Question 9

A research study by Andrews and colleagues 1996)found that programs have minimal impact on juvenile offender recidivism.

Question 10

Social workers that work with juveniles in the legal system complete all of the following tasks except:

A)Assist before and during the court proceedings
B)Determine the placement,community-based or institutional
C)Provide follow-up and supervision
D)Develop long-term plans

Question 11

Approximately 13 to 15 million juveniles are arrested for delinquent acts each year.