What Does Goffman Call It When Inmates' Time Is Tightly

question 37

Multiple Choice

What does Goffman call it when inmates' time is tightly scheduled by a body of rules and administrative orders imposed by those in charge?

• A)community centre
• B)total institution
• C)halfway house
• D)reflexive facility

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Expected Utility Function

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