According to Statistics Compiled by the Texas Department of Criminal

question 22

Multiple Choice

According to statistics compiled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice,which two characteristics are often shared by inmates in state prisons?

• A) Illiteracy and mental retardation
• B) Poor education levels and substance abuse
• C) Mental retardation and having been abused as a child
• D) Having been abused as a child and illiteracy
• E) Lack of religious faith and poverty

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Definitions:

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex and used medicinally to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood pressure.

Collagen

A protein that is the main component of connective tissues in animals, providing strength and structure, especially in skin, bones, and tendons.

Coping Style

The typical manner in which an individual reacts to stress or adversity, including behavioral strategies and thought patterns.