The Majority of Rapes That Occur in Prisons Are

question 62

Multiple Choice

The majority of rapes that occur in prisons are:

• A)perpetrated by fellow prisoners.
• B)committed by men at the bottom of the dominance hierarchy.
• C)perpetrated by prison staff.
• D)expressions of aggression by guards.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism that involves expressing an id impulse that is the opposite of the one that is truly driving the person.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism that involves altering or displacing id impulses by diverting instinctual energy into socially acceptable behaviors.

Case Study

A research methodology that involves the intensive analysis of an individual unit such as a person, group, or event to explore and understand broader principles.

Moral Anxiety

A feeling of discomfort or distress that arises from the conflict between one's actions or desires and one's moral standards.