Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Cognitive distortions are assessed by considering the adolescents:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Behavioral and Delinquency Issues

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Cognitive distortions are assessed by considering the adolescents:

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

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