When Someone Is Granted a Parole After Serving a Majority

question 25

Multiple Choice

When someone is granted a parole after serving a majority of their life sentence, it is called a(n) :

• A) commutation.
• B) accelerated release.
• C) statutory release.
• D) conditional discharge.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas simultaneously.

Zimbardo's Simulated Prison

An experiment conducted by psychologist Philip Zimbardo in 1971 to investigate the psychological effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers.

Role Playing

A method or technique where individuals act out or perform the part of characters in particular scenarios, often used in training or therapy.

Social Norms

Shared guidelines or expected behaviors within a society or group, influencing individuals' actions and decisions.