Discussion Post
• What are the purposes of offenders' cognitions? Just to make themselves feel better or to balance their interactions with others and their environments?
• How can offenders' childhood traumas influence their distorted cognitions of social reality?
• What is the psychological source of mental conflicts?
• How does prejudice influence criminal behavior?
• Are you prejudiced toward sex offenders?
• What are the main activities and issues in the assessment phase?
• What are the issues in the termination stage of correctional counseling?
• What are the two types of questions to be avoided at the assessment stage?
• Discuss the importance of helping clients discern and express their feelings.
• Define and distinguish between beneficence and nonmaleficence.
• What is the benefit of motivational interviewing?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.