Judith V Becker

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• Becker, J. V., & Stinson, J. D. (2013). Treating sex offenders: An evidence based manual. New York: Guilford Press.

Chapters

• Stinson, J., & Becker, J. V. (2015). Pedophilia. In Sexual Offenders: Diagnosis, risk assessment, and management.
• Becker, J. V., & Perkins, A. (2014). Gender Dysphoria. In American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychiatry(pp 679-702).
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  Hales, R.E., Yudofsky, S.C., & Gabbard, G.O. (Eds)
• Becker, J. V., & Perkins, A. (2014). Paraphilic Disorders. In American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychiatry.
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  Hales, R.E., Yudofsky, S.C., & Gabbard, G.O. (Eds)
• Becker, J. V., & Stinson, J. D. (2012). Extending rehabilitative principles to violent sex offenders. In Applying social science to reduce violent offending(pp 223-243). Oxford Press.
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  J. Dvoskin, J.L. Skeem, R.W. Novaco, & K.S. Douglas (Eds).

Journals/Publications

• Mackelprang, E., & Becker, J. V. (2015). Beauty and the Eye of the Beholder Gender and Attractiveness Affect Judgments in Teacher Sex Offense Cases. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment.
• Perkins, A. B., Becker, J. V., Tehee, M., & Mackelprang, E. (2014). Sexting behaviors among college students: Cause for concern?. International Journal of Sexual Health.
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  DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2013.841792
• Fanniff, A. M., & Becker, J. V. (2013). Adolescents Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses. Handbook of Child and Adolescent Sexuality, 519-546.
• Stinson, J. D., & Becker, J. V. (2011). Sexual offenders with serious mental illness: Prevention, risk, and clinical concerns. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 34(3), 239-245.
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  PMID: 21524794;Abstract: Individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who have also engaged in illegal sexual behavior present a unique challenge for our legal and clinical systems. Frequently, these individuals may engage in problematic sexual behaviors which result in hospitalization rather than incarceration, and an overburdened and resource-deficient public community mental health system is ill-equipped to address the seriousness of these sexual behaviors. We have a rather limited understanding of how prevention programs, intervention strategies, and risk assessment would work with this population. Here we evaluate data from a sample of 245 inpatient psychiatric sexual offenders in a forensic mental health setting and compare these with what information has already been presented in some of the literature. Through an examination of seriously mentally ill sexual offenders and their clinical presentation, legal history, and risk management concerns, we illustrate a variety of tertiary prevention needs. Future directions in the area of prevention and risk management for seriously mentally ill sexual offenders are also discussed. © 2011.
• Tichy, L. L., Becker, J. V., & Sisco, M. M. (2009). The downside of patriarchal benevolence: Ambivalence in addressing domestic violence and socio-economic considerations for women of Tamil Nadu, India. Journal of Family Violence, 24(8), 547-558.
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  Abstract: Social values and status cause diverse obstacles for escaping abuse (e.g., belief in the sanctity of marriage vs. financial necessity to stay for survival). India provides a unique opportunity to explore the interplay of status and corresponding patriarchal values in relation to the incidence of domestic violence and how it is viewed, coped with, and psychologically impacting native women. Sixty-four women of Tamil Nadu, India were surveyed. Women of higher status were found to be less likely to acknowledge abuse as a societal problem, accurately identify abuse events, and seek help or report abuse. Women who had more realistic conceptions of abuse were more likely to seek help but also likely to experience more severe psychological distress. All of the women surveyed had symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder that were exacerbated by unsuspected variables. The implications of these findings are discussed in light of public health strategies. © Springer Science + Business Media, LLC 2009.
• Sisco, M. M., Becker, J. V., & Beck, C. J. (2008). Looking forward and back: Sexual victimization prevention. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 13(4), 261-275.
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  Abstract: The field of sexual victimization prevention has been greatly shaped by societal movements of the past forty years. The social forces that have driven the study of sexual victimization have led to major research gaps which may be viewed as opportunities for new focuses. This paper will: (1) review these social movements in light of the opportunities that have arisen, (2) re-evaluate the information that has been collected in light of the research purpose, preventing harm to potential victims through providing tailored prevention messages, victim sensitive avenues of reporting, and individualized intervention tactics based on personality characteristics, and (3) provide a framework with which to conceptualize normative personality in relation to the process of victimization-related trauma. Although research has provided many insights into the basic principles of prevention, much remains to be explored. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
• Stinson, J. D., & Becker, J. V. (2008). Assessing sexual deviance: A comparison of physiological, historical, and self-report measures. Journal of Psychiatric Practice, 14(6), 379-388.
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  PMID: 19057239;Abstract: A variety of instruments and techniques are available for assessing sexually deviant interests and arousal among those who have committed sexual offenses. These measures include those that rely on objective or physiological data, self-reported information from the offender, and historical behavior. In this study, several assessment methods from each category were examined and compared with one another to determine their similarity and their usefulness in identifying sexual interest and arousal patterns in known sexual offenders. Comparisons between these instruments and their relation to known behavior are described, as well as effective combinations of assessment tools that may be helpful in better categorizing interest and arousal patterns across different types of sex offenses. © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
• Stinson, J. D., Becker, J. V., & Sales, B. D. (2008). Self-regulation and the etiology of sexual deviance: Evaluating causal theory. Violence and Victims, 23(1), 35-51.
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  PMID: 18396580;Abstract: Recently introduced theories of sex offending, including the self-regulation model and the multimodal self-regulation theory, have implicated self-regulatory deficits as a key variable in the development of sexually inappropriate interests and behaviors. While dysregulation has been considered an important component of a variety of behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal disorders, sexual behaviors have rarely been conceptualized within this context. In this study, we have examined a number of variables linked to self-regulation and dysfunctional outcomes in a sample of 95 sex-offending men. Results of a path analysis demonstrated that self-regulatory deficits were significantly predictive of paraphilic and antisocial behaviors in this group. Implications for our understanding of the etiology of sexual deviance and future research in this area are discussed. © 2008 Springer Publishing Company.
• Becker, J., Kirsch, L. G., & Becker, J. V. (2007). Emotional deficits in psychopathy and sexual sadism: implications for violent and sadistic behavior. Clinical psychology review, 27(8).
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  While both psychopaths and sexual sadists engage in acts of predatory violence, little empirical work has examined the relationship between the two disorders. This paper outlines the constructs of psychopathy and sexual sadism and reviews the literature investigating the emotional lives of individuals with these disorders, paying particular attention to how emotional deficits might facilitate instrumental violence. Specifically, it is hypothesized that the emotion recognition and emotional experience deficits found among psychopaths, and perhaps present in sexual sadists, may lead to deficits in their ability to empathize with others, resulting in an increased likelihood for perpetrating instrumental violence. The relationship between empathy and aggression in psychopaths and sexual sadists is discussed, and distinctions are drawn between the two disorders with respect to their capacities to experience cognitive and affective empathy on a global level. Gaps in the literature are identified and additional areas of inquiry are suggested.
• Kirsch, L. G., & Becker, J. V. (2007). Emotional deficits in psychopathy and sexual sadism: Implications for violent and sadistic behavior. Clinical Psychology Review, 27(8), 904-922.
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  PMID: 17343965;Abstract: While both psychopaths and sexual sadists engage in acts of predatory violence, little empirical work has examined the relationship between the two disorders. This paper outlines the constructs of psychopathy and sexual sadism and reviews the literature investigating the emotional lives of individuals with these disorders, paying particular attention to how emotional deficits might facilitate instrumental violence. Specifically, it is hypothesized that the emotion recognition and emotional experience deficits found among psychopaths, and perhaps present in sexual sadists, may lead to deficits in their ability to empathize with others, resulting in an increased likelihood for perpetrating instrumental violence. The relationship between empathy and aggression in psychopaths and sexual sadists is discussed, and distinctions are drawn between the two disorders with respect to their capacities to experience cognitive and affective empathy on a global level. Gaps in the literature are identified and additional areas of inquiry are suggested. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
• Fanniff, A. M., & Becker, J. V. (2006). Specialized assessment and treatment of adolescent sex offenders. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 11(3), 265-282.
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  Abstract: The accurate and appropriate assessment and treatment of juvenile sex offenders is necessary for public safety and for the juvenile's own development. A growing body of literature has reported on specialized assessment instruments and treatment strategies for use with juvenile sex offenders. The current article reviews the evidence regarding the reliability and validity of various assessment instruments and outcome research regarding treatments with this population. With regard to assessment, the authors conclude that the most promising area of specialized assessment is risk assessment. With regard to intervention, the authors argue that despite methodological limitations, research on the treatment of juvenile sex offenders suggests that treatments are successful in creating change. Specifically, cognitive behavioral treatment and mulitsystemic therapy have demonstrated decreased recidivism compared to a control group. Recommendations regarding future research for the area and implications with respect to uniqueness of this population are considered. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
• Kirsch, L. G., & Becker, J. V. (2006). Sexual offending: Theory of problem, theory of change, and implications for treatment effectiveness. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 11(3), 208-224.
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  Abstract: This paper focuses on the empirical literature concerning the development, maintenance, and treatment of sexual offending and disparities between this research, current theory, and practice in the field of sex offender treatment. We contend that treatment programs result in only modest reductions in sexual recidivism for two main reasons: flaws in the etiological theory of sexual offending upon which they are established (theory of problem), and flaws in the theory of treatment delivery with respect to the methods undertaken to reduce sexual reoffending (theory of change). These flaws arise from aspects of 'theory of problem' and 'theory of change' which lack empirical investigation or are contrary to research findings in relevant areas. Specifically, we discuss components of accepted etiological theories which do not yet demonstrate evidence of a causal relationship with sexual recidivism, as well as argue for more research differentiating developmental from maintaining factors in sexual offending. We also discuss specific treatment methods that lack empirical evidence justifying their use, are undertaken despite evidence of contraindication, or require further validation of their effectiveness or necessity. Implications of the above limitations are discussed and recommendations for enhancing treatment effectiveness are offered. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
• Barbaree, H. E., & Becker, J. (2005). Editorial Note. Sexual Abuse: Journal of Research and Treatment, 17(1), 1-.
• Stinson, J. D., Becker, J. V., & Tromp, S. (2005). A preliminary study on findings of psychopathy and affective disorders in adult sex offenders. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 28(6), 637-649.
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  PMID: 16137765;Abstract: The construct of psychopathy has often been considered mutually exclusive to the presence of genuine depressive or anxiety symptomotology. This article addresses the hypothesized reasons for this dichotomous relationship. In this study, 68 civilly committed adult male sex offenders were evaluated using a variety of psychological measures to determine if psychopathic individuals in this group would demonstrate clinically significant affective symptoms. Results indicate that the men in this sample endorsed high rates of psychopathy on the PCL-R, with 42% of these expressing concurrent symptoms of depression and 26% manifesting symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Relationships between affective symptoms and PCL-R factor scores and qualitative differences between these constructs in child molesters and rapists are also discussed. © 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
• Becker, J. V., & Hicks, S. J. (2003). Juvenile sexual offenders: Characteristics, interventions, and policy issues. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 989, 397-410.
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  PMID: 12839914;Abstract: The incidence and prevalence of sexual offenses committed by juveniles are examined and current policies regarding juvenile sexual offenders are evaluated by considering the relevant psychological literature. Characteristics of juvenile sex offenders are reviewed, noting the heterogeneity of this population. Recent research on developmental pathways and typologies is presented, intervention strategies are reviewed, and recommendations for research and policy are made.
• Becker, J. V., Stinson, J., Tromp, S., & Messer, G. (2003). Characteristics of Individuals Petitioned for Civil Commitment. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 47(2), 185-195.
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  PMID: 12710364;Abstract: This article explores the demographic and criminal characteristics of a group of sex offenders currently residing in a facility for civilly committed sex offenders. Legal and clinical records were used and data coded. This sample is compared to published data on a group of civilly committed sex offenders in another state. Results indicated that there were numerous similarities and some differences between the two groups. Further research needs to be conducted on civilly committed sex offenders in other states to better understand this population.
• Becker, J. V., Hall, J. S., & Stinson, J. D. (2001). Female sexual offenders: Clinical, legal and policy issues. Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 1(3), 29-50.
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  Abstract: This article is a review of the current literature on female sexual offenders. It focuses on the demographic and clinical characteristics of this subgroup of sexual offenders and also considers legal and policy issues facing female sexual offenders today.
• Geer, T. M., Becker, J. V., Gray, S. R., & Krauss, D. (2001). Predictors of treatment completion in a correctional sex offender treatment program. International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 45(3), 302-313.
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  Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine what factors increase the likelihood that a sex offender will complete a correctional sex offender treatment program. Participants were 179 incarcerated adult male sex offenders who volunteered to participate in a sex offender treatment program. The two groups evaluated were treatment completers and noncompleters. By examining archival records the following data were collected: scores on the Multiphasic Sex Inventory II (MSI II), the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), the Abel and Becker Adult Sexual Interest Card Sort, and plethysmograph. Demographic information was obtained from presentence investigation reports. Results from a logistic regression indicate that more years of education, not having a history of sexual victimization, and lower levels of minimizing or excusing sexual crimes predict treatment completion (p
• Holland, L. A., Zolondek, S. C., Abel, G. G., Jordan, A. D., & Becker, J. V. (2000). Psychometric analysis of the Sexual Interest Cardsort Questionnaire.. Sexual abuse : a journal of research and treatment, 12(2), 107-122.
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  PMID: 10872240;Abstract: Reliability, measured by Cronbach's coefficient alpha, and concurrent validity, measured by Pearson's r and polychoric correlation coefficients, were evaluated in this study. A sample of 371 sexual offenders referred to the Behavioral Medicine Institute of Atlanta for evaluation of sexual interests and behaviors by the courts were assessed using the Sexual Interest Cardsort Questionnaire (SI), a self-report measure of deviant and nondeviant sexual interest, as well as indicator variables obtained from classifications assigned by clinicians as a result of 2 hour-long, semistructured clinical interviews. Internal consistency of 75 items from the SI ranged from 0.71 to 0.96, across 15 categories of sexual interest and behavior. Additionally, the SI was shortened utilizing Cronbach's alphas to maintain a high level of internal consistency. The resulting questionnaire, the shortened SI (SIS), had 45 items and 15 categories. Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.78 to 0.97. Utilizing Pearson's r and polychoric correlation coefficients, significant correlations were found for the 11 sexually deviant categories of the SI and indicator variables, and the 10 sexually deviant categories of the SIS and indicator variables. The SI and SIS showed a high level of reliability and concurrent validity. Clinical and research issues pertaining to the clinical assessment of male sexual offenders utilizing self-report and clinical interview data, both obtained as the result of comprehensive evaluations, are discussed.
• Becker, J. V., & Reilly, D. W. (1999). Preventing sexual abuse and assault. Sexual Abuse: Journal of Research and Treatment, 11(4), 267-278.
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  PMID: 10597643;Abstract: This article reviews prevention of sexual abuse and assault from a public health approach. The public health approach identifies three levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Several programs are reviewed in the area of primary prevention. The article discusses the efficacy of different approaches. Information from offenders and victims is reviewed to gain insight into primary prevention approaches. Review of innovative approaches to secondary prevention are introduced. This section focuses on changing the behavior of potential offenders rather than changing the behavior of potential victims. Special consideration is given to the role of alcohol in abuse and possible prevention strategies to reduce abuse risk by reducing high-risk alcohol use. Discussion of intervention strategies and offender characteristics are reviewed to address tertiary prevention. © 1999 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
• Becker, J. V. (1998). The assessment of adolescent perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse. Irish Journal of Psychology, 19(1), 68-81.
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  Abstract: Prior to any intervention with juvenile sex offenders it is vital that a comprehensive assessment of the youth and his family be completed. To aid the clinician in conducting such an assessment the literature on the characteristics of male juvenile sex offenders, female offenders, and parents of young offenders is briefly reviewed. Guidelines for conducting a comprehensive clinical assessment of a sexually assaultive youth and his parents covering a number of key areas are outlined. These include obtaining reports from outside sources, taking a developmental, sexual, family, medical, and psychiatric history, and assessing the family's current attitude towards the sexual offence. In particular, specific questions and areas of inquiry for completing a comprehensive sexual development/ sexual offending history are suggested. This article concludes by highlighting the need for future studies to compare sexually abusive youth to other types of juvenile offenders and their non-offending peers, and the need for the development of forensically sound assessment instruments for use with this population.
• Becker, J. V. (1998). What we know about the characteristics and treatment of adolescents who have committed sexual offenses. Child Maltreatment, 3(4), 317-329.
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  Abstract: This review examines recent empirical research literature on several aspects of adolescents who commit sexual offenses and their treatment. Presumed etiologies for the behavior are examined, along with research into personal characteristics, comparisons with non-offending groups, psychological, family, and behavioral characteristics, comorbid psychiatric conditions and arousal patterns. Outcomes following treatment are briefly reviewed. Although it is clear that considerable information has been gathered regarding male adolescent sexual offenders and limited information is available regarding female adolescent sexual offenders, many critical questions remain unanswered. The review concludes with suggestions for future research. © 1998 Sage Publications, Inc.
• Becker, J. V., & Murphy, W. D. (1998). What we know and do not know about assessing and treating sex offenders. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 4(1-2), 116-137.
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  Abstract: Findings of the Supreme Court in Kansas v. Hendricks (1997) raise a number of issues related to public policy, law, and mental health. The purpose of this article is not to reargue these issues, which are covered in a number of articles in this special issue. Instead, the purpose is to review the clinical literature, empirical literature, and standards of assessment and treatment within the sex offender field and to examine how these impact implementation of the laws. This article outlines an approach to operationalizing the concept of mental abnormality and describes accepted assessment approaches, validated risk criteria, and currently acceptable treatment approaches. Limitations of researchers current knowledge about implementing sexual predator laws are also discussed.
• Johnson, B. R., & Becker, J. V. (1997). Natural born killers?: The development of the sexually sadistic serial killer. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 25(3), 335-348.
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  PMID: 9323659;Abstract: Today's society seems enthralled with serial killers in the news and the media. Forensic psychiatrists often interview serial killers after they have been caught. There are retrospective studies and case reports of individuals who have committed sexually sadistic serial murders. However, there exists a dearth of case reports on adolescents who have expressed serious fantasies about becoming serial killers prior to actualizing their fantasy. This article presents nine clinical cases of 14- to 18-year-olds who have clinically significant fantasies of becoming a serial killer. Similarities exist in these adolescent cases when compared with retrospective studies and case reports of serial killers on the role of sexually sadistic fantasies and actual killings. Since it has been established that sexual paraphilias may develop at a young age, one can surmise that sadistic paraphilias may also develop in some adolescents. The question is posed, can we predict which of these adolescents may go on to actually become serial killers? This article focuses on how the sexually sadistic fantasy can eventually be acted out and possible motives for the act to be repeated multiple times. Finally, recommendations are made about assessing and treating a youngster who expresses violent sexually sadistic killing fantasies so that attempts can be made to interrupt the progression to actual killing.
• Johnson, B. R., & Becker, J. V. (1997). Sexual wickedness. Psychiatric Annals, 27(9), 634-637.
• Hunter Jr., J. A., Becker, J. V., & Kaplan, M. S. (1995). The Adolescent Sexual Interest Card Sort: Test-retest reliability and concurrent validity in relation to phallometric assessment. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 24(5), 555-561.
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  PMID: 8561664;Abstract: Test-retest reliability and concurrent validity studies on the Adolescent Sexual Interest Card Sort (ASIC) were conducted in two samples of 38 juvenile sexual offenders, each. Of the 64 items of the ASIC, 60 were found to be significantly correlated across test administrations. Cronbach's coefficient alpha was employed to determine the internal consistency of ASIC items. Coefficients ranged from .62 to .96 across categories, with an overall alpha of .97. Client ratings of sexual interests via the Card Sort were correlated with phallometric response to similar categories of stimuli. Significant correlations were found for only 4 of the 14 categories examined, suggesting little correspondence between client report of sexual interest on the ASIC and phallometric assessment of the same. Findings are consistent with the adult sex offender literature suggesting that self-report measures are particularly vulnerable to dissimulation and often at variance with more objective measurement. Clinical and research issues pertinent to the measurement of sexual arousal and interest in juvenile sexual offenders are discussed. © 1995 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
• Kaemingk, K. L., Koselka, M., Becker, J. V., & Kaplan, M. S. (1995). Age and adolescent sexual offender arousal. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 7(4), 249-252.
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  Abstract: As the demand for assessment and treatment of adolescent sexual offenders continues to grow, increasing numbers of clinicians are using penile circumference measures as an objective measure of arousal in this population. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between age and sexual arousal as assessed by penile plethysmography in adolescent sexual offenders. Since younger adolescents might have a diminished ability to inhibit erectile responses, it was hypothesized that erectile responses would be negatively correlated with age. Data were derived from 104 inner-city adolescent males, aged 13 to 17, who were evaluated and underwent assessment of erectile responses at an outpatient clinic for adolescent sexual offenders. In this group, age accounted for a significant proportion of variance in erection measures. Younger adolescents had erectile responses to a greater number of assessment stimuli and greater mean percentage full erection scores across assessment stimuli. Findings suggest that the relationship between age and erection measures merits further attention as research examining the utility, limitations, and appropriate use of the plethysmograph continues. © 1995 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
• Morenz, B., & Becker, J. (1995). The treatment of youthful sexual offenders. Applied and Preventive Psychology, 4(4), 247-256.
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  Abstract: Approximately 20% of all rapes and between 30% and 50% of child molestations are perpetrated by adolescent males. These statistics underscore the need for improved understanding of youthful sexual offending so that effective prevention measures may be utilized for those adolescents at risk of offending and effective treatments may be utilized with those adolescents who have already committed sexual offenses. In this article we review the current knowledge of the characteristics of youthful offenders, proposed etiologies of youthful offending, proposed typologies of, assessment protocols, and treatments for youthful offenders. Finally we discuss the need for further research in the area of youthful sex offending. © 1995 American Association of Applied and Preventive Psychology (AAAPP).
• Becker, J. V. (1994). Offenders: characteristics and treatment.. The Future of children / Center for the Future of Children, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, 4(2), 176-197.
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  PMID: 7804763;Abstract: People who sexually abuse children are diverse in terms of age, occupation, income level, marital status, and ethnic group. At one time it was believed that sex offenders could be easily categorized along three dimensions: offending against either adults or children; offending against either members of their families or against acquaintances and strangers; offending in noncontact ways (for example, exhibitionism) or through bodily contact. There is growing evidence that a number of offenders offend across these categories. Many child sexual abusers are themselves adolescents, and many adult offenders first offended when they were adolescents. A review of the literature reveals a paucity of controlled therapy outcome studies on the effectiveness of treatment, and existing uncontrolled studies are marked by methodological problems. This has led some to conclude that there is insufficient evidence to prove the effectiveness of treatment for child molesters. However, there have been major changes in treatment programs over the years, and some more recent studies provide reason for optimism about the effectiveness of current treatment methods for some offenders.
• Hunter Jr., J. A., Goodwin, D. W., & Becker, J. V. (1994). The relationship between phallometrically measured deviant sexual arousal and clinical characteristics in juvenile sexual offenders. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 32(5), 533-538.
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  PMID: 8042965;Abstract: The current study examined the relationship between clinical characteristics and a phallometrically derived deviance quotient index in two samples of 44 and 54 juvenile sex offenders. Results support an association between higher measured deviant arousal and having a male victim only, consistent with the literature on adult child molesters. However, results reflected greater fluidity in the offense patterns of the juvenile offenders, and generally less correspondence between measured arousal and offense histories than what has been cited for adults. The authors review whether there is empirical support for a conditioning model of deviant arousal onset in juveniles, and suggest caution in the interpretation of phallometric data with this population. © 1994.
• Becker, J. V., & Quinsey, V. L. (1993). Assessing suspected child molesters. Child Abuse and Neglect, 17(1), 169-174.
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  PMID: 8435781;Abstract: Clinical evaluations can play a useful role in making a variety of dispositional decisions concerning child molesters provided they are done carefully, using relevant techniques, and their limitations are clearly understood. Assessment instruments and techniques that can differentiate child molesters from other persons, that are related to treatment planning, and that predict the commission of future sexual offending are the most useful. Sex offense history and phallometric assessments are useful in planning treatment and supervision programs and in assessing risk. The Psychopathy Checklist is also a strong predictor of sexual recidivism but its usefulness in treatment planning is equivocal. Measures of attitudes and beliefs that support child molestation are suitable for designing treatment programs but their prognostic significance remains to be established. More general measures of personality and psychopathology have not been established as predictors of recidivism but can be used to address collateral clinical issues. © 1993.
• Covey, L. S., Glassman, A. H., Stetner, F., & Becker, J. (1993). Effect of history of alcoholism or major depression on smoking cessation. American Journal of Psychiatry, 150(10), 1546-1547.
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  PMID: 8379564;Abstract: The authors examined the influence of a history of alcoholism or major depression on smoking cessation for 220 subjects. The success rate of recovering alcoholics was comparable to that of nonalcoholics, comorbidity of alcoholism and major depression exerted a detrimental effect, and smoking cessation did not precipitate an alcoholic relapse.
• Kaplan, M. S., Morales, M., & Becker, J. V. (1993). The impact of verbal satiation on adolescent sex offenders: A preliminary report. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2(3), 81-88.
• Becker, J. V. (1992). Sexual deviance. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 5(6), 788-791.
• Becker, J. V., Kaplan, M. S., & Tenke, C. E. (1992). The relationship of abuse history, denial and erectile response profiles of adolescent sexual perpetrators. Behavior Therapy, 23(1), 87-97.
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  Abstract: Erectile responses were examined among 83 inner-city male adolescent perpetrators of sexual offenses whose victims were female and ranged in age from children to adults. Responses to 19 audio cues portraying sexual and nonsexual interactions were measured. Profiles were produced from the responses to female cues depicting targets of different ages. Profile classifications included: (1) Nonresponder and Minimal responder; (2) Nondiscriminator; and (3) Child, Peer, Adult & Adult-Child responder. Participants were grouped according to self-report of sexual and/or physical victimization as well as their admission of a sexual crime. Over half of the participants discriminated between female age categories. Although only 25 in our sample were Nonresponders, they were more likely to be subjects who denied committing any sexual crimes. Perpetrators who reported having been abused were less likely to be Nonresponders and more likely to be Nondiscriminators than non-abused participants. Since a history of victimization and denial are associated with erectile response profiles, these differences must be recognized whenever penile plethysmography is applied. © 1991 Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy. All rights reserved.
• Becker, J. V., Kaplan, M. S., Tenke, C. E., & Tartaglini, A. (1991). The incidence of depressive symptomatology in juvenile sex offenders with a history of abuse. Child Abuse and Neglect, 15(4), 531-536.
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  PMID: 1959085;Abstract: Depressive symptomatology was assessed in a sample of 246 male juvenile sex offenders using the Beck Depression Inventory. Of these participants, the racial composition was black = 147, Hispanic = 62, Caucasian = 34. Three adolescents elected not to identify their racial origin. Subjects were divided according to their self-reports of having been sexually or physically abused. The mean Beck score across all subjects was 14.3, a value markedly higher than published norms and indicative of mild depression. Forty-two percent of subjects attained scores indicative of appreciable depressive symptomatology. A history of sexual or physical abuse was significantly related to high Beck scores; abused subjects had a mean Beck score of 16.4, as contrasted to 12.3 for nonabused subjects (Wilcoxon test: z = 2.82; p < .005). This relationship was apparent across all racial groups. While Hispanic subjects tended to have higher Beck scores and Caucasians lower scores, racial differences were not statistically significant. Results indicate that juveniles who have committed sexual crimes, particularly those with a history of abuse, should be evaluated for depression. © 1991.
• Becker, J., & Stein, R. M. (1991). Is sexual erotica associated with sexual deviance in adolescent males?. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 14(1-2), 85-95.
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• Rotheram-Borus, M. J., Becker, J. V., Koopman, C., & Kaplan, M. (1991). AIDS knowledge and beliefs, and sexual behavior of sexually delinquent and non-delinquent (runaway) adolescents. Journal of Adolescence, 14(3), 229-244.
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  PMID: 1744253;Abstract: This study assessed general knowledge of AIDS, beliefs about preventing AIDS, and sexual behavior among two groups of male adolescents at high risk of HIV/AIDS: 60 sexually delinquent males and 57 non-delinquent runaway males. Significantly fewer sexually delinquent than non-delinquent (runaway) males had experienced sexual intercourse with a consenting female partner (45 vs. 89 per cent). Sexually delinquent youths scored significantly lower than non-delinquent youths in general knowledge of AIDS (65 vs. 73 per cent) and were not able to discriminate safer behaviors from those which were less safe (42 vs. 71 per cent). Both groups reported moderate support for beliefs about preventing AIDS. These results suggest HIV/AIDS prevention programs that attempt to increase knowledge are needed by these youths, particularly for sexually delinquent youths. © 1991.
• Becker, J. V. (1990). Treating Adolescent Sexual Offenders. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 21(5), 362-365.
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  Abstract: A significant number of sexual offenses are committed by adolescents. This article addresses clinical and ethical issues to be considered by the clinician in assessing adolescent sexual offenders. Issues in the treatment of adolescent sex offenders are discussed. A treatment program based on a cognitive behavioral model is described and follow-up data are presented.
• Kaplan, M. S., Becker, J. V., & Martinez, D. F. (1990). A comparison of mothers of adolescent incest vs. non-incest perpetrators. Journal of Family Violence, 5(3), 209-214.
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  Abstract: One hundred and thirty mothers of adolescent sexual perpetrators were interviewed. Mothers of incest perpetrators (n = 48) were compared to mothers of non-incest perpetrators (n = 82). Results indicated that significantly more mothers of incest perpetrators reported having been physically and sexually abused, having a sexual dysfunction, and having been in prior psychotherapy. With regard to their sons, a higher percentage of mothers of incest perpetrators reported that they believed their son had committed the sexual offense, was in need of treatment, and had a history of being physically abused. Additionally, a significantly lower percentage of incest perpetrators had involvement with the juvenile justice system. © 1990 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
• Abel, G. G., Gore, D. K., Holland, C. L., Camps, N., Becker, J. V., & Rathner, J. (1989). The measurment of the cognitive distortions of child molesters. Annals of Sex Research, 2(2), 135-152.
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  Abstract: Two hundred and forty child molester paraphiliacs, 48 non-child molesting paraphiliacs and 86 non-paraphiliacs were administered a 29 item Likert scale of statements designed to determine: 1) if cognitive distortions concerning child molestation exist among child molesters and (2) if child molesters can be discriminated from non-child molesters by assessing their cognitive distortions. Factor analysis yielded six factors covering the general area of child molestation being harmful to the child. The factors were reliable and successfully separated child molesters from non-child molesters. Results confirmed that child molesters not only vary from non-child molesters by their behavior with children, but also by their cognitions or beliefs about the consequence of their child molestation behavior on the child. © 1988 Juniper Press.
• Becker, J. V., Hunter Jr., J. A., Stein, R. M., & Kaplan, M. S. (1989). Factors associated with erection in adolescent sex offenders. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 11(4), 353-362.
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  Abstract: A majority of adult child molesters report that their deviant interest began prior to the age of 18. This illustrates the need to evaluate adolescents who have molested children. Since self-report of deviant interest is rare in adolescent offenders, psychophysiologic assessment is necessary to help to determine the extent for a deviant interest pattern. The current study was designed to determine what factors are associated with erectile responding to age-inappropriate stimuli in an adolescent sex offender population. Factors studied were (a) admit/deny, (b) history of physical abuse, (c) history of sexual abuse, (d) history of nonsex arrests, and (e) incest/nonincest. The dependent variables were two pedophile indices, a relative measure of deviant to nondeviant arousal. Results indicated that history of sexual abuse was associated with more deviant erectile responding in those adolescents who had molested young boys. The possibility of adolescents modeling their own victimization is discussed. © 1989 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
• Abel, G. G., Becker, J. V., Cunningham-Rathner, J., Mittelman, M., & Rouleau, J. -. (1988). Multiple paraphilic diagnoses among sex offenders. Bulletin of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 16(2), 153-168.
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  PMID: 3395701;Abstract: The psychiatric literature suggests that paraphiliacs can be expected to participate in only one type of deviant sexual behavior. Using self-reports gathered with assured confidentiality from 561 nonincarcerated paraphiliacs, we discovered that most paraphiliacs have had significant experience with as many as ten different types of deviant sexual behavior without regard, in many cases, to gender, age, and familial relationship of the victim. The relevance of these findings to our understanding of paraphiliacs and their treatment is discussed.
• Abel, G. G., Mittelman, M., Becker, J. V., Rathner, J., & Rouleau, J. -. (1988). Predicting child molesters' response to treatment. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 528, 223-234.
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• Becker, J. V., Hunter, J. A., Goodwin, D., Kaplan, M. S., & Martinez, D. (1988). Test-retest reliability of audio-taped phallometric stimuli with adolescent sexual offenders. Annals of Sex Research, 5(1), 45-51.
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  Abstract: Twenty adolescent male sexual offenders were evaluated by penile plethysmography on two separate occasions. Stimuli consisted of 19, two-minute audiotaped cues. Test-retest reliability was demonstrated for 15 of the 19 audiotaped vignettes. The highest correlations were found for those sexual behaviors in which the adolescents had engaged. © 1988 Juniper Press.
• Becker, J. V., Kaplan, M. S., & Kavoussi, R. (1988). Measuring the effectiveness of treatment for the aggressive adolescent sexual offender. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 528, 215-222.
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  PMID: 3421596;Abstract: This paper has described a cognitive-behavioral outpatient treatment program for adolescent sexual offenders. The multicomponent treatment program consists of verbal satiation, cognitive restructuring, covert sensitization, social skills training, anger control training, sex education, and relapse prevention sessions. Data has been presented on 24 adolescents who completed treatment. Results indicated that adolescents involved with male victims significantly decreased deviant sexual arousal pre- and posttreatment, as measured by penile plethysmography. For those adolescents who molested female victims, a decrease in deviant arousal was also evidenced, although it was not statistically significant.
• Becker, J. V., Stein, R. M., Kaplan, M. S., & Cunningham-Rathner, J. (1988). Erection response characteristics of adolescent sex offenders. Annals of Sex Research, 5(2), 81-86.
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  Abstract: One hundred and sixty adolescent sexual offenders were evaluated by penile plethysmography, using two-minute audiotaped stimulus cues. Results indicate that 80.6% of the adolescents achieved greater than 20% of an erection response. Mean latency from stimulus onset to maximum tumescence was 95 seconds. Mean latency to detumescence from stimulus offset was 109 seconds. These results indicate that adolescent males are suitable subjects for psychophysiologic assessment which can be used as part of an overall evaluation to determine treatment needs in this population. © 1988 Juniper Press.
• Hunter Jr., J. A., Becker, J. V., Kaplan, M., & Goodwin, D. W. (1988). Reliability and discriminative utility of the Adolescent Cognitions Scale for juvenile sexual offenders. Annals of Sex Research, 4(3-4), 281-286.
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  Abstract: Studies were conducted on the reliability and discriminative utility of the Adolescent Cognitions Scale for juvenile sexual offenders. Results indicate that the scale had only marginal reliability from test to retest conditions, and did not discriminate between groups of juvenile sexual offenders and youth without a history of sexual perpetration. The authors offer hypotheses for the obtained results, and suggest avenues for further research concerning the development of this instrument. © 1988 Juniper Press.
• Kaplan, M. S., Becker, J. V., & Cunningham-Rathner, J. (1988). Characteristics of parents of adolescent incest perpetrators: Preliminary findings. Journal of Family Violence, 3(3), 183-191.
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  Abstract: Twenty-seven parents of adolescent incest perpetrators were interviewed regarding demographic characteristics, prior victimization and abuse, and attitudes about their sons engaging in incestuous behavior. Results indicated that these parents: (a) under-reported physical and sexual abuse of their sons, (b) had a high incidence of being abused themselves, and (c) demonstrate a high level of denial regarding their sons' incestuous behaviors as reflected by the finding that only 50% of the parents totally admitted to their son's incestuous behavior(s). © 1988 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
• Kavoussi, R. J., Kaplan, M., & Becker, J. V. (1988). Psychiatric diagnoses in adolescent sex offenders. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 27(2), 241-243.
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  PMID: 3360730;Abstract: Crime statistics indicate that a high percentage of rapes and child molestations are committed by sexual perpetrators under the age of 18. To determine the psychiatric characteristics of this population, 58 outpatient male adolescent sex offenders were interviewed with structured instruments. Conduct Disorder was the most common diagnosis, while rates of other disorders were much lower than in earlier studies. Implications of these findings for future research in the evaluation and treatment of adolescent sex offenders are discussed.
• Downey, J., Ehrhardt, A. A., Schiffman, M., Dyrenfurth, I., & Becker, J. (1987). Sex hormones in lesbian and heterosexual women. Hormones and Behavior, 21(3), 347-357.
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  PMID: 3666687;Abstract: The authors measured plasma testosterone (T), androstenedione (A), and cortisol (C) levels in seven lesbian and seven heterosexual women matched for age and socioeconomic status. In addition, psychiatric symptoms, physical activity levels, depression, subjective sense of stress, and sexual behavior variables were assessed. There were no significant differences in sex hormone levels between the two groups of women, who were also comparable in psychiatric symptom levels, depression, and self-perceived stress. Lesbian women reported significantly more current physical activity relative to peers. Other than the sexual orientation difference which was a prerequisite for entry into the study, there were virtually no significant differences in sexual behavior although lesbian women tended to have achieved psychosexual milestones at a younger age. We were not able to corroborate the finding of Gartrell, Loriaux, and Chase (1977) that lesbian women have higher T levels, possibly due to the fact that the two groups were closely matched on several behavioral variables potentially affecting testosterone levels. © 1987.
• Kavoussi, R. J., & Becker, J. V. (1987). Psychiatrist-patient sexual contact.. American Journal of Psychiatry, 144(9), 1249-1250.
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• Becker, J. V., Kaplan, M. S., Cunningham-Rathner, J., & Kavoussi, R. (1986). Characteristics of adolescent incest sexual perpetrators: Preliminary findings. Journal of Family Violence, 1(1), 85-97.
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  Abstract: Adolescent incest sexual perpetrators seen at an out-patient clinic were interviewed regarding demographic characteristics and occurrence of deviant and nondeviant sexual behaviors. Results indicate that subjects (1) committed more sexual crimes than they had been arrested for, (2) reported a very early onset of sexual behavior, (3) had additional DSM-III psychiatric disorders, and (4) reported previous sexual victimization. Recommendations for future research are made. © 1986 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
• Becker, J. V., Skinner, L. J., Abel, G. G., & Cichon, J. (1986). Level of postassault sexual functioning in rape and incest victims. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 15(1), 37-49.
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  PMID: 3964069;Abstract: In a systematic study, 372 sexual assault survivors and 99 women with no history of sexual assault were interviewed with regard to their sexual histories to determine the incidence and types of sexual dysfunctions in these two samples. The women also completed the Sexual Arousability Inventory. Of the sexual assault survivors, 58.6% of the women were experiencing sexual dysfunctions, with 71% of them reporting that their sexual assaults were related to their development of sexual problems. In contrast, only 17.2% of the nonassaulted women reported experiencing any sexual problems. Differences in the types of sexual problems experienced by the two samples are noted, as are treatment implications. The sensitivity of the Sexual Arousability Inventory to assault-related sexual dysfunctions was affected by the educational level of the sexual assault survivors. © 1986 Plenum Publishing Corporation.
• Abel, G. G., Becker, J. V., & Cunningham-Rathner, J. (1984). Complications, consent, and cognitions in sex between children and adults. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 7(1), 89-103.
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• Becker, J. V., Skinner, L. J., Abel, G. G., Axelrod, R., & Cichon, J. (1984). Sexual problems of sexual assault survivors.. Women and Health, 9(4), 5-20.
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  PMID: 6543068;Abstract: Attempts to downplay the sexual component of sexual assault may actually result in an injustice to sexual assault survivors as it may desensitize professionals working with sexual assault survivors to the possible development of sexual problems. Of 371 sexual assault survivors evaluated, more than 40% reported that they were experiencing sexual problems as a result of their assaults. In addition, these assault-related sexual problems can be chronic, enduring for many years. The need to screen for and provide treatment when necessary for such sexual problems is apparent.
• Becker, J. V., Skinner, L. J., Abel, G. G., Axelrod, R., & Treacy, E. C. (1984). Depressive symptoms associated with sexual assault. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 10(3), 185-192.
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  PMID: 6512870;Abstract: The Beck Depression Inventory was used to assess depressive symptoms in 178 sexual assault survivors and 50 control subjects who had never been sexually assaulted. The sexual assault survivors reported significantly more depressive symptoms that the control subjects, and further analyses strongly suggested that the depressive symptoms were caused by the sexual assault. Investigation of the relationships between depression scores and survivor and assault characteristics indicates that the nonspecifics of the assault and the use of a weapon by the assailant were most highly correlated with development of depressive symptoms.
• Abel, G. G., Becker, J. V., & Rathner, J. C. (1982). Differential diagnosis of impotence in diabetics: The validity of sexual symptomatology. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 1(1), 57-69.
• Becker, J. V., Skinner, L. J., Abel, G. G., & Treacy, E. C. (1982). Incidence and types of sexual dysfunctions in rape and incest victims. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 8(1), 65-74.
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  PMID: 7097788;Abstract: Many authors have commented on the impact of sexual assault on the sexual lives of the victims. Eighty-three victims were interviewed with regard to their sexual histories, and completed the Sexual Arousal Inventory, to determine the incidence and types of sexual dysfunctions in rape and incest victims: 56% of these victims experienced sexual dysfunctions postassault; 71% of these subjects reported that the sexual assault precipitated the dysfunction. Fear of sex, arousal or desire dysfunctions were the most common sexual problems presented within this victim sample. The Sexual Arousal Inventory was not successful in discriminating dysfunctional and nondysfunctional rape and incest victims.
• Abel, G. G., Becker, J. V., Blanchard, E. B., Murphy, W. D., & Djenderedjian, A. (1981). Two methods of measuring penile response. Behavior Therapy, 12(3), 320-328.
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  Abstract: Two studies, one involving 21 normal volunteers and the other involving 13 sexual deviates, were performed in which subjects' penile and verbal response to various sexual cues were measured. Penile responses were measured by the maximum amplitude of the response to each stimulus and the total response to each stimulus (area under response curve). The two methods of quantifying the penile response were compared in terms of predicting a subject's self-report of sexual arousal, both for individual subjects and for the two populations as a whole. These comparisons revealed that both methods yield strong relationships between penile response and self-report of sexual arousal and no consistent advantage was shown for the maximum amplitude or total response method of measuring penile response. Since the maximum amplitude measure is easier and cheaper to obtain, we recommend its use. © 1981 Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy. All rights reserved.
• Abel, G. G., Becker, J. V., & Skinner, L. J. (1980). Aggressive behavior and sex. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 3(1), 133-151.
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  Abstract: This article first reviews aggressive behavior and sex within the context of various human cultures and subhuman species in order to explore how aggressive behaviors and sex coexist within a framework of normal sexual behavior. It then examines the existing psychological theories explaining the interrelationship between aggressive and sexual behaviors in humans and documents the occurrence of sexual assault. Finally, it explores why empirical information is lacking regarding sexual aggressives and outlines the most recent research with sexual aggressives, their motivations to commit sexual assault and what needs to be done to help them gain control over their urges to commit aggressive sexual behaviors with unwilling partners.
• Abel, G. G., Murphy, W. D., Becker, J. V., & Bitar, A. (1979). Women's vaginal responses during REM sleep. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 5(1), 5-14.
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  PMID: 220429;Abstract: 8 Female subjects underwent vaginal photoplethysmographic recordings while asleep. Results demonstrated consistent findings of decreases in relative blood volume and increases in relative pulse pressure within the vagina during REM periods. These vascular changes indicate that females undergo phasic shifts in vascular blood flow in the vagina during REM sleep, similar to the phasic shifts of blood flow in the male's penis during REM sleep.
• Becker, J. V., Turner, S. M., & Sajwaj, T. E. (1978). Multiple behavioral effects of the use of lemon juice with a ruminating toddler-age child. Behavior Modification, 2(2), 267-278.
• Becker, J. V., & Miller, P. M. (1976). Verbal and nonverbal marital interaction patterns of alcoholics and nonalcoholics. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 37(11), 1616-1624.
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  PMID: 1003977;Abstract: In a study of the interaction of hospitalized alcoholic and nonalcoholic husbands and their wives, husbands tended to speak more during alcohol related conversations, while wives spoke more when discussing other topics. Wives in both groups looked at their spouses more than their husbands did during alcohol focused periods.
• Blanchard, C. G., Blanchard, E. B., & Becker, J. V. (1976). The young widow: Depressive symptomatology throughout the grief process. Psychiatry, 39(4), 394-399.
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  PMID: 996187;Abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to examine patterns of abatement of depressive symptomatology in 30 young widows at three time periods: immediately following the death of the husband, a year later, and at present. Data on all three time periods were gathered during one interview. The study thus provides retrospective information on patterns of depressive symptomatology. It was expected that such information would enhance understanding of the stages of the grief process.
• Miller, P. M., Becker, J. V., Foy, D. W., & Wooten, L. S. (1976). Instructional control of the components of alcoholic drinking behavior. Behavior Therapy, 7(4), 472-480.
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  Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate (1) the influence of instructions on modifying the components of the drinking behavior of alcoholics in the direction of controlled social drinking and (2) the interrelationships among these components. Three inpatient chronic alcoholic males were permitted to drink alcoholic beverages on a daily basis. All drinking sessions were videotaped and occurred within a simulated living room setting. Within a multiple baseline single case experimental design, subjects were sequentially instructed to decrease sip amount, increase intersip interval, and decrease potency (% of alcohol to mix) of their drinks. Instructional control was demonstrated for each component with all subjects. With two subjects, a negative reactivity among components was observed so that positive changes (i.e., toward a controlled drinking pattern) in one component resulted in negative changes (i.e., toward a more "alcoholic" drinking pattern) in other components. For example, as sip amount decreased, intersip interval also decreased so that subjects were drinking more rapidly. © 1976 Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy.

Presentations

• Mackelprang, E., & Becker, J. V. (2015, March). Beauty and the Eye of the Beholder: How Gender and Attractiveness Affect Judgments in Teacher Sex Offense Cases. American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference.
• Perkins, A., & Becker, J. V. (2015, March). The Effects of Mitigating Evidence in non-capital Cases. American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference.
• Becker, J. V., & Mackelprang, E. (2014, November). Beauty and the Eye of the Beholder: How Gender and Attractiveness Affect Judgments in Teacher Sex Offense Cases.. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS). Omaha, NE.
• Becker, J. V., & Mackelprang, E. (2014, October). Beauty and the Eye of the Beholder: how Gender and Attractiveness Affect Judgments in Teacher Sex Offense Cases. Arizona Psychological Association.
• Becker, J. V., & Mackelprang, E. (2014, October). What's the difference? A Comparison of the MSI-II Protocols of Male and Female Sexual Offenders.. Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA). San Diego, CA.
• Becker, J. V. (2013, April). Children and Adolescents with Sexual Behavior Problems Parts 1 and 2. Invited Talk. Pima County Juvenile Court. Tucson, AZ.
• Becker, J. V. (2012, April). The Clinical Interview with an Emphasis on Taking a Sex History. Training. Forensic Mental Health Association of California Annual Conference. Seaside, CA.
• Becker, J. V. (2012, May). The Clinical Interview with an Emphasis on Taking a Sex History. Training. La Frontera. Tucson, AZ.

Poster Presentations

• Frawley, J., Perkins, A., & Becker, J. V. (2015, March). Relationships Between Personality, Sexuality, Sociosexuality, and Sexual Aggression on College Campuses. American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference.
• Nogami, M., Perkins, A., & Becker, J. V. (2015, March). Sexual Relationship Communication. American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference.
• Valerio, C., & Becker, J. V. (2015, March). Pima County Restoration to Competency Program: An Investigation of Program Recidivism and COntested Competency Cases. American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference.
• Mackelprang, E., & Becker, J. V. (2014, April). Crime and Punishment: Gender in Teacher Sex Offense Cases. Poster presented at the Annual Convention for the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA). Salt Lake City, UT.
• Mackelprang, E., & Becker, J. V. (2013, August). Crime and Punishment: Gender and Plea Bargains in Teacher Sex Offense Cases. Poster presented at the 121st Annual Convention for the American Psychological Association. Honolulu, HI.