Option 3 common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Confusing aims of custodial sentencing

  Stating that the primary aim is punishment rather than rehabilitation.

  Fix itRemember that while punishment is a component, rehabilitation is a key aim of custodial sentencing.

• Confusing punishment with behaviour modification

  Many students incorrectly equate behaviour modification with punishment.

  Fix itRemember that behaviour modification focuses on reinforcing positive behaviours rather than punishing negative ones.

• Confusing Anger Management with Punishment

  Students often describe anger management programs as punitive measures.

  Fix itClarify that anger management focuses on rehabilitation and self-control rather than punishment.

• Confusing physical and psychological dependence

  Students often mix up physical dependence with psychological dependence.

  Fix itRemember that physical dependence involves withdrawal symptoms, while psychological dependence involves emotional cravings.

• Confusing risk factors with protective factors

  Students often mix up risk factors that increase addiction likelihood with protective factors that decrease it.

  Fix itClearly define and differentiate between risk factors (which increase risk) and protective factors (which decrease risk).

• Confusing Neurotransmitters

  Students often confuse dopamine with other neurotransmitters like serotonin or norepinephrine.

  Fix itFocus on the specific role of dopamine in the reward pathway and its link to addiction.

• Confusing reinforcement schedules

  Students often confuse partial reinforcement with continuous reinforcement.

  Fix itRemember that partial reinforcement involves rewards given intermittently, while continuous reinforcement provides a reward after every behavior.

• Confusing drug therapy with aversion therapy

  Students often mix up the principles of drug therapy with those of aversion therapy.

  Fix itRemember that drug therapy involves medication to manage symptoms, while aversion therapy uses unpleasant stimuli to discourage behavior.

• Confusing stages

  Students often confuse the 'Preparation' and 'Action' stages.

  Fix itRemember that 'Preparation' involves planning for change, while 'Action' is about actively making the change.