Prisoners Given Some Control Over Their Environments (E

question 116

Multiple Choice

Prisoners given some control over their environments (e.g., being able to move chairs, control TV sets, and switch the lights)

• A) become more manipulative of prison officials over time.
• B) commit less vandalism.
• C) experience greater stress and more health problems.
• D) experience stronger guilt feelings over past misconduct.

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