The Charles Colson Task Force on Federal Corrections Found That

question 43

True/False

The Charles Colson Task Force on Federal Corrections found that punitive mandatory minimum sentences for burglary represent "the primary driver" of prison overcrowding.

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Definitions:

Coercive Interaction

refers to social interactions where individuals or groups use threats, punishment, or force to achieve compliance or control over others.

Evolutionary Theory

A scientific theory that explains the diversity of life on Earth by processes such as natural selection, descent with modification, and genetic variation over generations.

Ecological

Pertaining to the study of organisms in relation to each other and to their physical surroundings.

Social Cognitive

Pertaining to the understanding of social behaviors and cognition, emphasizing the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling.