Quiz: Treating Individuals at High Risk of Sexual Re-Offense (OT190-A) Quiz: Treating Individuals at High Risk of Sexual Re-Offense First Name * Last name * Email * 1. Which component of RNR is defined by scores on actuarial assessment instruments? * Need Risk Responsivity None of the above 2. What do Andrews & Bonta recommend regarding the inclusion of low-risk clients in groups? * Low-risk clients should not be included in treatment groups for higher-risk higher-need offenders. Including low-risk clients in higher risk groups can be harmful to the low-risk clients. Both a and b None of the above 3. Which of the following did Andrews & Bonta NOT list as a criminogenic need? * Mental illness Criminal associates Substance abuse Criminal attitudes 4. In terms of responsivity, the most effective interventions tend to be those based on cognitive behavioral and ___________ theories. * relapse prevention motivational interviewing psychoanalytic social learning 5. According to several studies done by Marshall and his colleagues, what accounts for a great deal of variance in sex offender treatment outcomes? * The level of client risk The therapeutic alliance The theoretical approach of the treatment provider The level of client need 6. In the presenter’s examination of a high-risk sample of sex offenders treated at the RTCSOTP, they found that those offenders with a history of both a paraphilic diagnosis and ____________ were at a significantly elevated risk of recidivism. * a personality disorder criminogenic needs substance abuse None of the above 7. What does the “I” of the IRATS model stand for? * Intelligence Identifiable Integrated Individual 8. What do the GLM and the IRATS model have in common? * Well established support for both models in reducing recidivism Both models take a more holistic view of the client. Both models focus on the therapeutic alliance. Both b and c 9. What are the two primary components of the RTC sex offender treatment program? * Self-care and relapse prevention Self-management and social skills Problem solving and communication skills Motivation and anger management 10. In the RTC treatment program, what treatment components are related to the criminogenic need of sexual preoccupation? * Individual therapy and emotions management Arousal management and problem solving Arousal management and relationships Problem solving and individual therapy 11. What does the “M” in the SMART principle stand for? * Meaningful Malleability Measurable Monitor 12. Which of the following is NOT a condition necessary for consent? * Partner must be of the same age Partner must be sober Partner must be willing Partner must be able to understand possible consequences 13. The length of an autobiography and disclosure document should be between _______ pages. * 5 and 10 5 and 15 10 and 20 10 and 30 14. What component of disclosure should be discussed in individual therapy, not group? * Age and sex of victim How victim was groomed Specifics of the sexual assault Both a and b 15. Which of the following is NOT a goal of autobiography and disclosure? * Finding the truth Increasing accountability Increasing openness Acknowledging the impact on the victim 16. What does the “C” in the ACT model stand for? * Challenge Change Cognitive Choose 17. True or false? People make predominantly external attributions for our failures and predominantly internal attributions for our successes. * True False 18. True or false? Evidence supports the notion that cognitive distortions predict recidivism. * True False 19. What is a risk factor for high risk/needs clients who lack basic social skills? * Loneliness Poor job prospects Antisocial peers All of the above 20. When should issues unique to the individual be addressed? * In a group setting In homework In individual therapy None of the above 21. What type of behavior should therapists expect with high PCL-R clients? * Aggressive Impulsive Manipulative Seductive 22. For risk level II clients, the predicted rate for sexual recidivism is 11.4 but the observed rate is * 0. 2.3. 5.7. 9.0. 23. In community-based treatment under the IRATS model, clients typically stay in the bi-monthly program for approximately * four months. six months. ten months. a year. 24. Which of the following is an internal high-risk situation? * Deviant fantasies Anger directed at another group member Both a and b None of the above 25. When a high-risk situation occurs for a client, what is important for the therapist to consider before addressing the lapse? * Was it intentional? Was it the result of a seemingly unimportant decision? Was it likely unintentional? All of the above Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Δ
