CSO Certification Test Questions with Correct Answers

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Evidence-based practices - CORRECT ANSWER -approaches empiricallyresearched and proven to
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have measurable, positive outcomes
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interventions - CORRECT ANSWER -effective when they reduce risk and revidivism
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Prosocial behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER -Law abiding behaviors; good things
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Antisocial behaviors - CORRECT ANSWER -Law breaking behaviors; bad
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4 principles of effective intervention - CORRECT ANSWER -Risk; Need; Responsivity; professional
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discretion
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Risk Principle - CORRECT ANSWER -Who (who we are concentrating on) - High Risk
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Accurate Assessment-CORRECT ANSWER -Drives effective correctionalprograms and
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evidenced-based decision making
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Actuarial assessment - CORRECT ANSWER -aa mathematically measured prediction of a person
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engaging in a certain behavior (TRAS)
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Stagesof Change- CORRECT ANSWER -Pre-Contemplation; Contemplation;Determination; Action;
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Maintenance; Relapse; Permanent Exit
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, Pre Contemplation - CORRECT ANSWER -Stage where a person is not even contemplating making a
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change (in denial)
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Contemplation - CORRECT ANSWER -An individual is generally ambivalent. They are going back and
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forth between the pros and cons of making the changes
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Determination - CORRECT ANSWER -The individual actually makes a firm decision to change.
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Planning takes place in this stage.
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Action - CORRECT ANSWER -The individual begins their plan. This is a very difficult stage bc the
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person misses the comfort of past habits while developing new ones
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Maintenance - CORRECT ANSWER -New habits have been established, but old habits are still
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tempting
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Relapse - CORRECT ANSWER -This occurs if the probationer gives up and continues his old behaviors
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long after a crisis situation is over
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Permanent exit - CORRECT ANSWER -Occurs when the old habits are no longer tempting even during
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crisis situations
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RNR - CORRECT ANSWER -Risk, Need, Responsivity
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Need - CORRECT ANSWER -What (what criminogenic need you need to focus on)
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Risk Management - CORRECT ANSWER -Determine risk; mayprodcuce change, but is generally short
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term; apply corresponding sanctions, supervision and restrictions.
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