Dealing With Offending Behaviour

Question 1

Aims of custodial sentencing

Answer 1

Protect the public
Punish offenders and prevent recidivism
Deter others

Question 2

Psychological effects of custodial sentencing

Answer 2

Depression
De-individualisation
Overcrowding and lack of privacy
Effects on the family

Question 3

Behaviour modification in custody

Answer 3

Token economy

Question 4

Token economy

Answer 4

Rewards for target behaviours

Target behaviours must be clearly defined at the start

Question 5

Punishment

Answer 5

Tokens may be removed following undefinable behaviours

Question 6

Shaping

Answer 6

Target behaviours gradually increase in complexity

Question 7

Hobbs and holt

Answer 7

Token economy with 125 male delinquents ages 12-15 in 4 cottages
One was a control cottage
Behaviour recorded on daily charts
Average increase in social behaviours was 27%