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Child Psych

Category - Intervention

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Multisystem therapy (MST) is a specific type of therapeutic intervention designed for adolescent youth who exhibit a very serious form of deviant behavior called “willful misconduct.” Which of the following variables plays a key role in whether or not MST intervention is likely to work with this highly resistant and frequently violent segment of the population?
  1. The offender’s intelligence level.
  2. The offender’s motivation to change.
  3. The availability of a strong family support system.
  4. How long the deviant behavior has been going on.
Explanation
Answer: C - The success of MST is contingent on there being a strong family support system. Family cooperation and active involvement in the treatment program is essential. Community agencies, the child’s school, and the welfare and juvenile justice system all need to be actively involved in the program as well.
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